disable

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Synopsis

disable [-value boolean] [string]

disable is undoable, NOT queryable, and NOT editable.

Return value

None

Flags

Long name (short name)	Argument types	Properties
-value(-v)	boolean
If true, this command disables the control. If false, this command enables the control. Default value is true (disable)

Flag can appear in Create mode of command	Flag can appear in Edit mode of command
Flag can appear in Query mode of command	Flag can be used more than once in a command.

MEL examples

window;
formLayout;
button fred;
showWindow;
disable fred;  // dims the button
disable -v false fred;  // un-dims it