Assignment
An assignment.
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Methods:
addEventListener, cancelPackage, createPackage, extractLabel, getElements, insertLabel, remove, removeEventListener, toSource, toSpecifier, update
Objects:
AssignedStories, AssignmentExportOptions, AssignmentStatus, Boolean, EventListeners, Events, File, NothingEnum, Number, Object, String, UIColors,
Preferences:
Property Listing
| Property | Type | Access | Description | 
|---|---|---|---|
| readonly | A collection of assigned stories. | ||
| readonly | The status of the assignment file. | ||
| readonly | The path to the document that the hyperlink destination points to. | ||
| readonly | A collection of event listeners. | ||
| readonly | A collection of events. | ||
| read/write | The content to export in the assignment. | ||
| readonly | The file path (colon delimited on the Mac OS). Can also accept: File. | ||
| Array of 3 Reals (0 - 255) | read/write | The color of the assignment's frames. Can return: Array of 3 Reals (0 - 255) or UIColors enumerator or NothingEnum enumerator. | |
| readonly | The unique ID of the Assignment. | ||
| read/write | If true, includes linked files when packaging the assignment. | ||
| readonly | The index of the Assignment within its containing object. | ||
| readonly | Returns true if the object specifier resolves to valid objects. | ||
| read/write | A property that can be set to any string. | ||
| read/write | The name of the Assignment. | ||
| readonly | If true, the assignment package is up to date. | ||
| readonly | If true, the assignment is packaged. | ||
| readonly | The parent of the Assignment (a Document). | ||
| read/write | A property that allows setting of several properties at the same time. | ||
| read/write | The user name to assign to tracked changes and notes. | 
Method Listing
EventListener addEventListener (eventType:String, handler:Varies File JavaScriptFunction, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Adds an event listener.
| Parameter | Type | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| eventType | The event type. | |
| handler | JavaScriptFunction | The event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. | 
| captures | This parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false) | 
undefined cancelPackage ()
Cancels the package for an assignment.
File createPackage (filePath:File, [submit:Boolean=Boolean], withProperties:Object)
Creates an assignment package.
| Parameter | Type | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| filePath | The full path name of the assignment package file. | |
| submit | If true, submits assigned stories before packaging the assignment. (Optional) (default: true) | |
| withProperties | Initial values for properties of the new Assignment (Optional) | 
String extractLabel (key:String)
Gets the label value associated with the specified key.
| Parameter | Type | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| key | The key. | 
Assignment getElements ()
Resolves the object specifier, creating an array of object references.
undefined insertLabel (key:String, value:String)
Sets the label to the value associated with the specified key.
undefined remove ()
Deletes the assignment and its file.
Boolean removeEventListener (eventType:String, handler:Varies File JavaScriptFunction, [captures:Boolean=Boolean])
Removes the event listener.
| Parameter | Type | Description | 
|---|---|---|
| eventType | The registered event type. | |
| handler | JavaScriptFunction | The registered event handler. Can accept: File or JavaScript Function. | 
| captures | This parameter is obsolete. (Optional) (default: false) | 
String toSource ()
Generates a string which, if executed, will return the Assignment.
String toSpecifier ()
Retrieves the object specifier.
undefined update (versionComments:String, [forceSave:Boolean=Boolean])
Updates the assignment file.
Object of
AssignedStory.parent
Event.parent
EventListener.parent
MutationEvent.parent