TEXT-GET-EXTENT Action

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Description

Returns the size of a text if a certain font is chosen. You can use this action, for example, to find out the best font that still has an acceptable width and height.

Parameters

Name/Data Type Explanation
HANDLE OF FONT Input

Specifies a Font Control.

Text (A253) Input

Your text.
Width (I4) Output

Width in pixels.
Height (I4) Output

Height in pixels.
Response (I4) Output

Natural error (if applicable).

Example: 

 
   /*Check the size a font will require 
   #TEXT := 'Check the size' 
   PROCESS GUI ACTION TEXT-GET-EXTENT WITH FONT-HANDLE #TEXT #WIDTH #HEIGHT 
   GIVING #RESPONSE