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This function is used to display text, numbers etc. on the screen at specified coordinates. | This function is used to display text, numbers etc. on the screen at specified coordinates. | ||
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Returns an integer corresponding to the width of the displayed string. | Returns an integer corresponding to the width of the displayed string. | ||
Revision as of 23:09, 6 August 2011
drawString is a function that is part of gc (Graphics Context).
This function is used to display text, numbers etc. on the screen at specified coordinates.
Returns an integer corresponding to the width of the displayed string.
This has been introduced in TI-Nspire OS 3.0 (Changes).
Syntax
gc:drawString(string, x, y [,position])
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| string | The text to display | |
| number | the x coordinate of the beginning of the string. Relative to position. | |
| number | the y coordinate of the beginning of the string. Relative to position. | |
| string | the string’s anchor point. It can either be "baseline", “bottom”, “middle”, or “top”. |
Example
gc:drawString("Hello World", 0, 0, "top")will display Hello World at the top-left part of the screen.
