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Creating a Mouse Event Trigger

Creating a mouse event trigger to respond to a mouse event allows you to initiate an action whenever the specified mouse event occurs.

Mouse Trigger

Description

When-Mouse-Down

Initiates an action when the operator presses down the mouse button within an item or canvas.

When-Mouse-Up

Initiates an action when the operator presses down and releases the mouse button within an item or canvas.

When-Mouse-Click

Initiates an action when the operator clicks the mouse within an item or canvas. Clicking the mouse consists of the mouse down and up events.

When-Mouse-DoubleClick

Initiates an action when the operator double-clicks the mouse within an item or canvas. Double-clicking the mouse consists of the mouse click, mouse down, and mouse up events.

 


About mouse events, triggers, and system variables

Performing actions based on the mouse button pressed

Performing actions based on mouse location

Using mouse event system variables