Draw over existing objects

[MisterX]

look at how ResizeN2O does it...

http://www.monsieurx.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=78

Another example (but in browse mode) is how i make palettes draggeable...
just intercept (or pass) the mousedown except where you shouldn't (or
should)...

cheers
Xavier
http://monsieurx.com - TAOO - the rave in RAD

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> [mailto:use-revolution-bounces at lists.runrev.com] On Behalf Of 
> Frank D. Engel, Jr.
> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 19:45
> To: How to use Revolution
> Subject: Draw over existing objects
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> I am trying to set up an environment where I can use the 
> standard drawing tools (graphic, field, pointer) and draw 
> over top of a group, so that I can catch the new objects and 
> add them to the group myself.  
> I set the cantSelect of the group, etc., and that stuff is 
> working okay; however, when I try to draw over the group, 
> nothing happens.
> 
> Apparently, Rev automatically tries to select an object when 
> you mouseDown on it in pointer mode, even when you are using 
> the graphic tool instead of the pointer tool.  Thus instead 
> of starting to draw a graphic, Rev is trying to select the 
> group, but sees the cantSelect property and just decides to 
> do nothing instead.
> 
> Anyone know of a way to convince Rev to start the new graphic 
> rather than just sit there when I try to draw with such a 
> group underneath?
> 
> Rev 2.5, OS X.3.whatever, etc.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> 
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> Frank D. Engel, Jr.  <fde101 at fjrhome.net>
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