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Writing Scripts with Lingo 429
Using the Message window
The Message window provides a way for you to test Lingo commands and to monitor what is
happening in Lingo while a movie plays.
To open the Message window:
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Select Window > Message.
Managing the Message window
The Message window has an Input pane and an Output pane. The Input pane is editable. The
Output pane is read-only. You can adjust the sizes of the Input and Output panes by dragging the
horizontal divider that separates them.
To resize the Output pane:
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Drag the horizontal divider to a new position.
To hide the Output pane completely:
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Click the Collapse/Expand button in the center of the horizontal divider.
When the Output pane is hidden, output from Lingo that executes is displayed in the
Input pane.
To display the Output pane if it is hidden:
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Click the Collapse/Expand button again.
To clear the contents of the Message window:
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Click the Clear button.
If the Output pane is visible, its contents are deleted.
If the Output pane is not visible, the contents of the Input pane are deleted.
To delete a portion of the contents of the Output pane:
1
Select the text to be deleted.
2
Press the Backspace or Delete key.
To copy text in the Input or Output pane:
1
Select the text.
2
Select Edit > Copy.