You can activate tools through the C API. Tools are used to draw and modify vector objects. An active edit layer must be present in the document window to select a tool.
To request and set an active edit layer:
· Use the IN_GetActiveLayer and IN_SetActiveLayer functions.
To set the active tool:
· Use the IN_SetTool function.
The selected tool is activated, and an action may occur. For a list of the tools that you can set as active, and their effects, see Tool values.
You can also request which tool is selected by using the IN_GetTool function.
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