MOUSEDOWN

Syntax

INT = MOUSEDOWN(button as INT)

Description

Returns the current state of a mouse button.

Parameters

button - 1 for left, 2 for right, or 3 for middle button.

Return value

TRUE if button is down, FALSE otherwise.

Remarks

Does not require DirectInput or a screen to be opened. If used with a regular window you must have a normal message handler.

The function returns the state of the physical hardware and does not take into account any button swapping done in the control panel.

Example usage

IF MOUSEDOWN(2)
    'right button was pressed
ENDIF