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Note: When creating a new program that uses this module, it is recommended to use the Data Sharing program type. This will ensure that all the relevant modules are imported.
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from ti_system import * |
Imports all methods (functions) from the ti_system module. |
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recall_value("name") |
Recalls a predefined OS variable (value) named "name". |
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store_value("name",value) |
Stores a Python variable (value) to an OS variable named "name". |
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recall_list("name") |
Recalls a predefined OS list named "name". |
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store_list("name",list) |
Stores a Python list (list) to an OS list variable named "name". |
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eval_function("name",value) |
Evaluates a predefined OS function at the specified value. |
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get_platform() |
Returns "hh" for handheld and "dt" for desktop. |
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get_key() |
Returns a string representing the key pressed. The '1' key returns "1", 'esc' returns "esc", and so on. When called without any parameters - get_key() - it returns immediately. When called with a parameter - get_key(1) - it waits until a key is pressed. |
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get_mouse() |
Returns mouse coordinates as a two element tuple, either the canvas pixel position or (-1,-1) if outside the canvas. |
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while get_key() != "esc": |
Run the commands in the "while" loop until the "esc" key is pressed. |
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clear_history() |
Clears the Shell history. |
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get_time_ms() |
Returns time in milliseconds with millisecond precision. This functionality can be used to calculate a duration rather than determine the actual clock time. |