How to use the mouse distance from left edge?

Hello,
I was wondering how to use the function mouse distance from left edge in my code? what would thiks be used for?

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It'd be used to do just that: track where the mouse cursor is on the screen. It can be used to have the camera follow the mouse, or to have objects move with the mouse.

i want to make a object appear when it goes a certain distance away from the left edge....how would i use this function to accomplish my goal?

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First you should make a calibrator. To do that, create two variables, one called TopDist and one called LeftDist. Then, create a method that loops constantly, it can be a "While true," a "loop infinity times," or a "while the world is running" in the "during" part. Inside this method, have the variables both set their values to one. Then, go to the world's function tab and drag the "cursor distance from left edge" in place of the number one for the leftDist variable, and do the same for the topDist variable, but with the "distance from top edge" function.

Now, if you play your world with the two varialbes in sight behind the Playing Window, you should be able to see what distance Alice recognizes the mouse is away from each edge.

To make an object appear, just put in a "while leftDist > x" or "while leftDist < x" method, then have it trigger the method you want, like the object appearing.

wow, thats pretty dang cool! Thanks so much! This helps me out a ton.

Thank you again!

Ben the Geek

When i watch my variables they seem to stay at a value of 1.

What am i doing wrong?

Nevermind i got it to work right. thanks