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Release Command
Syntax
release <movie> Applies to movies
Description
The release command disassociates movie resources from its movieFile.
Notes
To conserve system resources, you should use the release command whenever you don't expect to display the movie.
A release occurs automatically in the following situations:
Examples
Suppose that you want to display an opening logo movie once, when you open a stack. Assume that the movieFile property is already set.
on openStack
show movie "Logo" prepare movie "Logo" play movie "Logo"
end openStack
Finally, place the following handler into the script of movie "Logo":
on playStopped
hide movie "Logo" release movie "Logo"
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