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EvaluationBox

EvaluationBox

EvaluationBox[]

returns a BoxObject corresponding to the box structure in which this function is being evaluated.

Details

Evaluating EvaluationBox[] within a Dynamic, Button, or other control returns the BoxObject for the corresponding box structure.
Evaluating EvaluationBox in an Input or Code cell returns $Failed.
If the box structure has been destroyed, or if there is no corresponding box structure, EvaluationBox returns $Failed.

Examples

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Basic Examples (2)

Display the BoxObject for a given Dynamic display:

Print a pointer to the control that triggered the evaluation:

Interactive Examples (1)

Create a button that replaces itself when clicked:

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