UserIO

version: 1.5.5

The module 'UserIO' is is used to interact with the user, e.g. to ask for a value (Input) or to display some information (Output).

For all types, you can enter a message. The message field can be used in combination with the Parameter system to change messages during the run.

Input

All input types are blocking, i.e. the user needs to enter a value and accept the dialog before the program run continues.

String

Ask the user to enter a string.

Integer

Ask the user to enter an integer.

Float

Ask the user to enter a float.

Selection

Ask the user to select from different options. Possible values can be entered in the field choices, separated by a | character.

Output

Some output types can be made 'blocking'. Then, the program will stop and wait for the user to accept the message.

MessageBox (Warning)

Display a message box with warning symbol.

MessageBox (Information)

Display a message box with information symbol.

MessageBox (Critical)

Display a message box with critical symbol.

MessageInfo

Display a message in the info field of the General tab.

MessageBalloon

Display a message in a message balloon.

Debug

Add a message to the debug output.

WriteLog

Add a message to the Logbook file.