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Mouse State

Learn how to monitor mouse position and button states in real-time using SDL's state query functions

Ryan McCombe
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Calculating Mouse Pointer Angle
How can I get the mouse pointer's angle relative to a position on the screen?
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Calculating Mouse Speed
Can I get the mouse speed or how fast it's moving?
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Click and Drag Detection
How do I detect if the user is clicking and dragging?
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Events vs State for Mouse Input
What's the difference between using events and using state checking for mouse position?
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Smooth Mouse Following
How can I make an object follow the mouse cursor smoothly?
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Click-and-Drag Selection
How do I implement a click-and-drag selection rectangle?
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Cursor Trail Effect
How do I implement a cursor trail effect?
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