e returns the present influence value.</P>


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<PRE CLASS="syntax">void MSG_VIS_RULER_SET_GUIDE_INFLUENCE(
        word influence);</PRE>
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Guidelines will only affect the mouse if the mouse pointer lies within the guide's area of influence. This message sets the influence distance, measured in pixels.</P>


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