Yes, I think the problem is with the dictionary entry for formattedWidth since it claims the formattedWidth of a card is the rectangle that contains all its visible objects, which is not true.
Pete lcSQL Software <http://www.lcsql.com> Home of lcStackBrowser <http://www.lcsql.com/lcstackbrowser.html> and SQLiteAdmin <http://www.lcsql.com/sqliteadmin.html> On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 12:27 PM, Scott Rossi <sc...@tactilemedia.com> wrote: > FormattedWidth and height are purely width and height measurements. They > don't provide object any position information. > > For object positions, use either the rect or formattedRect (cards/groups) > properties. > > Regards, > > Scott Rossi > Creative Director > Tactile Media, UX/UI Design > > > > > On 7/10/14 12:12 PM, "Richmond" <richmondmathew...@gmail.com> wrote: > > >I cannot for the life of me understand why the formattedWidth of the > >card does not correspond > >to item 1 of the loc of the 'furthest West' control, or its LEFT. > > > > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your > subscription preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode > _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode