Name: watch

Type: constant

Syntax: watch

Summary: Equivalent to the number 14.

Synonyms: clock

Introduced: 1.0

OS: mac,windows,linux,ios,android

Platforms: desktop,web,mobile

Example:
set the cursor to watch

Description:
Use the <watch> <constant> to set the <cursor(property)> to a wristwatch shape, suitable for telling the user to wait for completion of a lengthy operation.

The following two statements are equivalent:

  set the cursor to watch
  set the cursor to 14

However, the first is easier to read and understand in LiveCode.

>*Important:*  If you use the <watch> <cursor(property)> or other standard <cursor(glossary)|cursors> in your application, you must include it when you create your <standalone application|standalone>. Make sure the "Cursors" option in the Inclusions section of the General screen of the <Standalone Application Settings> window is checked.

References: cursor (property), busy (constant), constant (command), Standalone Application Settings (glossary), standalone application (glossary), cursor (glossary)

Tags: ui
