OBJECT Get visible
OBJECT Get visible ( {* ;} object ) -> Function result
| Parameter | Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | Operator | → | If specified, object is an object name (string) If omitted, object is a variable or a field |
| object | any | → | Object name (if * is specified) or Variable or field (if * is omitted) |
| Function result | Boolean | ← | True = object(s) visible; Otherwise, False |
This command is not thread-safe, it cannot be used in preemptive code.
Description
The OBJECT Get visible command returns True if the object or group of objects designated by object has the visible attribute and False otherwise.
If you pass the optional * parameter, you indicate that the object parameter is an object name (string). If you do not pass this parameter, you indicate that the object parameter is a field or a variable. In this case, you pass a field or variable reference (object field or variable only) instead of a string.