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Animate_Load Method

Description

This method loads and activates a animation file.

Parameters

MyControlReference
Reference to the control in the form of MyProject_MyForm_MyControl.
ProjectFile
String identifying the project as it was passed in LoadProject.
DialogName
String identifying the dialog by name.
ControlName
String identifying the control by name.
FileName
String identifying the file path to load.

Return Values

Returns the following according to the situation:

  • T when successful.
  • Nil if the control is not found or is not visible.

AutoLISP Syntax

The recommended convention is passing the control identifier directly:

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(Odcl_Animate_Load 
		MyControlReference [as Reference]
		FileName [as String])

An alternative convention is to identify the control by providing the project file, the dialog name and the control name:

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(Odcl_Animate_Load
		ProjectFile [as String]
		DialogName [as String]
		ControlName [as String]
		FileName [as String])

Applies For

Animation.

Example

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; Load and play the file
(Odcl_Animate_Load MyProject_MyForm_MyControl "Demo.avi")

See Also

Animate_Close