Available on: all targets
Alias: SCREEN COLORS (constant) COLORS COUNT (constant) COLOR COUNT (constant)

COLORS (constant)

This constant holds the maximum number of colors available for the target, for the current mode. Note that, although this is the number of colors available, it is not guaranteed that every single graphic or text element in the mode could assume this number independently. This depends on the specific characteristics of the video chipset available. Also, it is not guaranteed that the colors are changeable. This information is useful when you want to choose a random color from those available, or to perform loops on the actual availability of colors.

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SYNTAX

 = COLORS


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  • id : identifier
  • type : datatype
  • v : value
  • "..." : string
  • [...] : optional

ABBREVIATION: Crs

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In order to reduce space you can use this abbreviation for this instruction: 

COLORS (constant) ↔ Crs

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