Get_Key

variable <- Get_Key

 

Get_Key is a function that returns the ASCII code of the last key pressed by the user.  If no key has been pressed, it will wait until a key is pressed before returning.  

 

In addition to ASCII codes, Get_Key returns extended ASCII codes for special keys. In particular, these might be helpful to you:

 

Left Arrow 165
Right Arrow 167
Up Arrow 166
Down Arrow 168

 

Notes:  A graphics window must be open when Get_Key is called or a run-time error will occur.  If the RaptorGraph window is not on top, the user may have to click on it once before it will respond to user keystrokes.

 

Example: