Objects

Object names & sayas case
In general, we recommend you use 1 word names for the objects (turtles, pages, text boxes, sliders and sounds) that you create. By doing so, it’s easy to r...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 at 1:06 PM
What’s the difference between a turtle wearing a shape and a stamped image?
There is a significant difference between an image and a turtle wearing a shape/costume.  An image is 'paint'. A turtle is a programmable object...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 at 7:42 AM
How to Use Lynx’s Existing Clipart
Clipart can be used to: Give the turtle a shape (or costume). (Or multiple shapes for animation. See How to Animate your Turtle Shapes) stamp backgrounds...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 at 9:25 AM
I want my music to play while my turtle is dancing
FIrst, you need to import a sound in your project. After you’ve done that, you have two options on how to use your sound: -- As a parallel process (the sou...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 at 2:37 PM
How do I add sound to my project?
To add a sound file to your project, simply choose Sound in the "+" menu. The Import Sound dialog box appears. Choose a sound file on your device ...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 at 12:45 PM
Adding Images and Backgrounds to Your Work Area
You use the turtle as a 'paintbrush' to stamp images onto your work area. You can stamp a small image or a background. That depends on what shape yo...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 at 9:49 AM
How To Animate Your Turtle Shape
The Clipart Pane has some characters that are in different positions—e.g., Terry Fox, the lynx, etc. Determine the numbers of the shapes by hoverin...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 at 9:24 AM
Turtles: Can I Overlap Turtles (or images)?
Yes! But, only if they are turtles (programmable objects).  Yes, you can stamp an image on top of another stamped image, but you cannot then change thei...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 at 10:36 AM
What websites are good to get clip art?
pixabay.com is a great site for copyright/attribution free images.  Before you search for a picture, use the dropdown menu to choose vector graphics to ...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 at 5:44 PM
Where can I find sound (audio) clips?
If you want tons of sound effects that are free for educational purposes, go to this BBC site (BBC Sound effects): http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk ...
Fri, 13 Dec, 2019 at 10:51 AM