A collection of statements that define a command. Command handlers modify an application command whereas subroutines define a user-defined command.

a group of Lingo commands put together and given a name

a scripted command or function (like a subroutine in VBScript)

a set of AppleScript statements, which are grouped together, and associated with a single command

a subroutine that accepts two arguments

A driver, utility program, or subroutine that takes care of a task. gootuu View

In Director, a complete group of Lingo statements set to perform when the handler is called. Handlers are stored in scripts.

a programming routine which performs an allegedly useful function. You can create your own handlers, which begin with the Lingo keyword " on". Refer to the startUp, startMovie, and stopMovie handlers. See scope.