Flash MX 2004.
The Tools object is accessible from the flash object (fl.tools). The tools.toolObjs property contains an array of ToolObj objects, and the tools.activeTool property returns the ToolObj object for the currently active tool. (See also ToolObj object and the list of Extensible tools in "Top-Level Functions and Methods".)
Note: The following methods and properties are used only when creating extensible tools.
The following methods are available for the Tools object:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| tools.constrainPoint() | Takes two points and returns a new adjusted or constrained point. |
| tools.getKeyDown() | Returns the most recently pressed key. |
| tools.setCursor() | Sets the pointer to a specified appearance. |
| tools.snapPoint() | Takes a point as input and returns a new point that may be adjusted or snapped to the nearest geometric object. |
The following properties are available for the Tools object:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| tools.activeTool | Read-only; returns the ToolObj object for the currently active tool. |
| tools.altIsDown | Read-only; a Boolean value that identifies if the Alt key is being pressed. |
| tools.ctlIsDown | Read-only; a Boolean value that identifies if the Control key is being pressed. |
| tools.mouseIsDown | Read-only; a Boolean value that identifies if the left mouse button is currently pressed. |
| tools.penDownLoc | Read-only; a point that represents the position of the last mouse-down event on the Stage. |
| tools.penLoc | Read-only; a point that represents the current location of the mouse. |
| tools.shiftIsDown | Read-only; a Boolean value that identifies if the Shift key is being pressed. |
| tools.toolObjs | Read-only; an array of ToolObj objects. |