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Linguist graphics package - actor

Syntax:

   actor {name} {elements}

Keyword handler:

   linguist.graphics.keyword.GKActor.class

Runtime handler(s):

   linguist.graphics.handler.GHActor.class

Function:

Declares a variable to represent an actor, one of any number of independent modules associated with a stage. All of the functionality associated with an actor is handled through this variable. An actor is a lightweight component that works in cooperation with other actors and its stage, so that issues such as Z-ordering are handled automatically, without any need for special attention by the programmer. See also create and show.

Example(s):

   actor Backdrop
   actor Button 3


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