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Trashcan.position() method
Positions the trashcan. It is positioned in the opposite corner to the corner the categories/toolbox starts at.
Signature:
position(metrics: UiMetrics, savedPositions: Rect[]): void;
Parameters
| Parameter |
Type |
Description |
| metrics |
UiMetrics |
The workspace metrics. |
| savedPositions |
Rect[] |
List of rectangles that are already on the workspace. |
Returns:
void
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Last updated 2024-09-18 UTC.
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