Operator Reference
dev_show_tool (Operator)
dev_show_tool — Shows the specified tool.
Signature
Description
dev_show_tool executes the action Action on the tool
ToolId
Instead of using the ToolId, given during opening the tool,
you can use the name that has to be used in dev_open_tool.
In that case an arbitrary tool, which fits the parameter
ToolId, is used.
- 'show':
Activates the tool.
- 'normal':
Shows the tool, brings it to the front and activates it.
- 'minimize':
Minimizes the tool.
- 'maximize':
Maximizes the tool.
- 'hide':
Hides the tool.
Attention
This operator is not supported for code export.
Parameters
ToolId (input_control) dev_tool → (string)
Tool identifier.
Action (input_control) string → (string)
Action to execute.
Example (HDevelop)
dev_open_tool ('matching_assistant', 0, 0, 'default','default', ToolId)
dev_show_tool (ToolId, 'minimize')
Result
If the values of the specified parameters are correct,
dev_show_tool returns 2 (
H_MSG_TRUE)
. Otherwise, an
exception is raised and an error code returned.
Possible Predecessors
dev_set_tool_geometry,
dev_open_tool
See also
Module
Foundation