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on mouseup
set the backgroundcolor of rectangle "MySquare" to random(255), random(255), random(255)
end mouseup

The above script I wrote for a button on the same card as a rectangle I've drawn and named "MySquare." My intention is to have the interior of the rectangle change to a random color every time I click the button. "button "Button": compilation error at line 2 (set: missing 'to'), char 31" is the error message I get.

I need help correcting this newbie mistake.

Also, when a character number is noted, as the 'char 31' does above, does that include spaces that separate words? Usually when I count I end up somewhere in the middle or a word and am more confused than ever.

Thanks.

grc or graphic not rectangle

set the backgroundcolor of grc "MySquare" to random(255), random(255), random(255)

Simon

That did away with the error message (thanks), but I can't get the color to change.

In the inspector click on "Opaque".
Saw that one coming should have mentioned it as well.

Simon

Hi.

Spaces are counted.

Click on the error message itself, and the problem area in the offending line will hilite. Very helpful.

Craig Newman

Checked "Opaque" and, Hallelujah! That would've taken me quite a while to figure out on my own. Thanks.