Rename String to Input

[nblackburn]

Rename the String gadget to Input as a string cannot be a control as it is traditionally a sequence of characters.

[STARGÅTE]

against!

"String" is the name of content of the gadget, like ImageGadget, DateGadget, TreeGadget, ...

In all gadgets you can input something, like values or events.

[PB]

> "String" is the name of content of the gadget, like
> ImageGadget, DateGadget, TreeGadget

Good rationalization.

nblackburn, PureBasic has macros for what you want. Macros
let you alter the language to what YOU desire. You can create
a macro to rename the StringGadget as easily as the below.
(Note: I've removed the Flags parameter for this demo).

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Macro InputGadget(Gadget, x, y, Width, Height, Content)
  StringGadget(Gadget, x, y, Width, Height, Content)
EndMacro

OpenWindow(0,100,100,300,100,"test")
InputGadget(0,20,20,200,20,"This is an InputGadget!")
Repeat : Until WaitWindowEvent()=#PB_Event_CloseWindow

Also, you really shouldn't request something that breaks all
existing code found on these forums and for everyone else.

[Crusiatus Black]

Nathanial, let's not make PB into AMS! :p /jk

[nblackburn]

I have to say now I have spent more time with PB, I also think it sounds like a stupid idea, haha

P.S - AMS is generally pretty terrible for most things, why would I do that?

[Crusiatus Black]

I have to say now I have spent more time with PB, I also think it sounds like a stupid idea, haha

P.S - AMS is generally pretty terrible for most things, why would I do that?

Renaming it to Input is one step towards that... :p

[BorisTheOld]

I have to say now I have spent more time with PB, I also think it sounds like a stupid idea, haha

Don't start thinking like that, otherwise you'll close your mind to perfectly valid coding solutions.

PB is a powerful language that can be made to do things that "can't" be done. But it also has its limitations, so don't be afraid to push its limits if you feel that something isn't as it should be.

Macros are my preferred weapon of choice.

For example, I prefer to write:

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PrivateSubroutine(DvsML06, DD2765Attach) (ByVal(Me, strDvsML06))
  If NotObject(Me\proPanelDD2765)
    Me\proPanelDD2765 = CreateObject(PanelItem)
    Set(Me\proPanelDD2765, exoParent, Me\proAppPanel)
    Set(Me\proPanelDD2765, exsTabText, "Structures")
    SetCallBack(Me\proPanelDD2765, expCBDesign, DvsML06, DD2765Design)
    ObjectCall(Me\proPanelDD2765, Build) ()
  Else
    ObjectCall(Me\proPanelDD2765, Show) ()
  EndIf
EndSubroutine

rather than:

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Procedure clsDvsML06_subDD2765Attach (*Self.strDvsML06)
  If *Self\proPanelDD2765 = 0
    *Self\proPanelDD2765 = clsPanelItem_funCreate()
    *Self\proPanelDD2765\setexoParent(*Self\proAppPanel)
    *Self\proPanelDD2765\setexsTabText("Structures")
    *Self\proPanelDD2765\setexpCBDesign(1, @clsDvsML06_subDD2765Design())
    *Self\proPanelDD2765\setexpCBDesign(2, *Self)
    *Self\proPanelDD2765\subBuild ()
  Else
    *Self\proPanelDD2765\subShow ()
  EndIf
EndProcedure

[luis]

I like pizza.

[BorisTheOld]

I like pizza.

My food of choice is a Bedfordshire Clanger.

[ts-soft]

I like pizza.

I like bratwurst with sauerkraut and salzkartoffeln

[Crusiatus Black]

I like pizza.

I like bratwurst with sauerkraut and salzkartoffeln

Kartoffelsalat, Sauerkraut und bratwurst oder currywurst. ^^

[nblackburn]

I have to say now I have spent more time with PB, I also think it sounds like a stupid idea, haha

Don't start thinking like that, otherwise you'll close your mind to perfectly valid coding solutions.

I haven't started to think like that at all don't worry, just on this occasion just after careful consideration I feel it makes sense they way it is and that it doesn't need to be changed.

[luis]

@nblackburn and to everyone interested really... a TIP

You can just use:

@BorisTheOld

instead of re-quoting his post entirely. Very rarely is needed.

This tip is especially directed to people quoting sometimes a 1+ screen long code to say "Nice!"

This is not just something cosmetic, or to save disk space, it also simplify forum's searches avoiding redundant results.

It's also logical IMHO (in a programmers' forum should be something cherished I hope).

To QUOTE is different from I_JUST_REPEAT_ALL_YOU_JUST_SAID_BEFORE_REPLYING_TO_YOU.

Would you do that in real life ?


*SIGH*
http://www.purebasic.fr/english/viewtop ... 66#p422866
http://www.purebasic.fr/english/viewtop ... 60#p422860

[BorisTheOld]

@nblackburn and to everyone interested really... a TIP

You can just use:

@BorisTheOld

instead of re-quoting his post entirely. Very rarely is needed.

This tip is especially directed to people quoting sometimes a 1+ screen long code to say "Nice!"

This is not just something cosmetic, or to save disk space, it also simplify forum's searches avoiding redundant results.

It's also logical IMHO (in a programmers' forum should be something cherished I hope).

To QUOTE is different from I_JUST_REPEAT_ALL_YOU_JUST_SAID_BEFORE_REPLYING_TO_YOU.

Would you do that in real life ?


*SIGH*
http://www.purebasic.fr/english/viewtop ... 66#p422866
http://www.purebasic.fr/english/viewtop ... 60#p422860

+1

And of course, anyone who quotes any of my long obtuse posts deserves to get flamed.

[blueznl]