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The Message Hierarchy

A basic article explaining the key concept of messages and the message hierarchy.

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Using the Send Command

Forget idle handlers! Use the Send command to implement asynchronous events and scheduling.

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StackFiles

The magic formula for easily and efficiently splitting up your stacks prior to standalone building.

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Text Management

An in depth look at the matchText, matchChunk and replaceText functions.

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Finding and Replacing Text

Covers the find command,and explores the offset function as a more efficient alternative. Also covers the replace command.

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Groups and Backgrounds

An introduction to groups and backgrounds, what you can do with them and what sets them apart.

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Using Files with MetaCard

Reading and Writing to files using MetaCard including downloading from the Internet and launching applications.

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Doing Menus in MetaCard

Everything you need to know about menus, covering menubars, pulldown and popup menus, combo boxes etc.

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The Basics: Understanding stacks, subStacks and mainStacks

Fluency with MetaCard depends on a knowledge of the Card and Stack metaphor. Essential reading for all beginners.

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