Hypercard 2.4 Manual

Installation and new features @ Apple Computer, Inc. © 1998 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the “keyboard” Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Apple Computer, Inc. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 http://www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AppleScript, HyperCard, HyperTalk, Mac, Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh, QuickDraw, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Finder, MacinTalk, and Sound Manager are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. SOJOURNER™, MARS ROVER™, and SPACECRAFT DESIGN AND IMAGES © 1996-97, California Institute of Technology. All rights reserved. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada. Contents Preface Welcome 7 Getting Started 7 System, Software, and Memory Requirements 8 Installing HyperCard 9 Learning About HyperCard 10 If You’re New toHyperCard 10 If You’re Already Familiar With HyperCard =11 Updated Information 11 1. Assigning Button Tasks 13 Opening the Button Tasks Window 13 Assigning Tasks 14 More About Tasks and Options 15 Go to Destination 15 Visual Effect 15 Launch Application 15 Link to URL 16 Movie 16 Sound 17 Speak Text 18 Other Features 18 2 Using QuickTime and QuickTime VR Features 19 Opening Movie Files With the Movie Button Task 19 Opening Movie Files in the Finder 20 Keyboard Support of QuickTime VR Movies 20 QuickTime Tools Features 20 3 Using the New Syntax and Scripting Features 23 Text to Speech 24 Sound …