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[jchd]

Specify that when comparing numbers and strings, the string is converted into a number using the Number() function rule

This is implicit from Language Reference >> Datatypes, introduction §:

For example, if you try and multiply two variants they will be treated as numbers,

Next §:

If a string is used as a number, an implicit call to Number() function is done. So if it doesn't contain a valid number, it will be assumed to equal 0.

But since the issue pops up regularly, another hit on the nail placed elsewhere may well prove useful!

Edited June 8, 2012 by jchd

[AZJIO]

Number

For the function "Number ()" needs the exact wording

A line starting with the letters have a numeric representation of zero. A line starting with digits and other characters comprising - clipped. Number is any sequence of numbers from 0 to 9. The symbols "+" and "-" can only be a prefix. Dot "." can be in any position, but reuse is perceived literally (as is).

StringReplace

Local $sText = StringReplace("this is a line of text", " ", "--")
Local $iReplacements = @extended
MsgBox(4096, "New string", "The new string is now:" & @CRLF & $sText)
MsgBox(4096, "Replacements", "The total number of replacements was:" & @CRLF & $iReplacements & " occurrences.")

$sText = StringReplace("this is a line of text", 12, "--")
MsgBox(4096,  'Replacements in position', $sText)

Edited June 9, 2012 by AZJIO

[JohnOne]

With InetGet() the second parameter "filename" is optional, however the help file

(unless I'm missing it) does not describe the default behaviour if left out ("").

Think it might be a worthwhile addition.

[Valik]

A long time ago you used to use InetGet("abort") to cancel a background download. When I re-wrote the InetGet() code to support multiple background downloads I changed it so that canceling a download is now done by passing the handle to InetClose(). If you attempt to cancel using InetGet("abort") @error will be set and the function does nothing. I did this so that existing code would stop working correctly but wouldn't throw a syntax error. That was a long time ago, though.

In other words, it's not optional anymore. The documentation needs updated to reflect that the first two parameters are required. I'll take care of this. I also need to force the 2 parameter minimum and remove the soon to be unreachable code that sets @error. If people are still using InetGet("abort") years after it was removed from the language then too bad.

[AZJIO]

_GDIPlus_GraphicsClear

; Clear the screen capture to solid blue

$tagSYSTEMTIME

MSeconds --> Milliseconds

$tagNETRESOURCE

$tagNETRESOURCE structure

$tagGDIPPENCODERPARAMS

$tagGDIPPENCODERPARAMS structure

$tagNMIPADDRESS

The new value of the field specified in the iField member.

_ClipBoard_ChangeChain

The handle must have been passed to the _ClipBoard_SetClipboardViewer function.

_FileListToArray

If @error = 1 Then

MsgBox(4096, "", "No Folders Found.")

1 = Path not found or invalid

_Iif

Local $i_Count, $i_Index

Edited June 26, 2012 by AZJIO

[somdcomputerguy]

This link - _Crypt_Derivekey, on this page - Function _Crypt_DecryptData, needs editing. The k in _Crypt_Derivekey.htm should be uppercase. For visual purposes, the anchor text can be edited too, but of course the real fix would only have to be in the URL.

[GEOSoft]

For GUICtrlSetTip() should we add the other 3 icons in there?

4, 5, and 6 are the larger versions of 1, 2, and 3 respectively.

The same probably applies to TrayTip() but not tested yet.

[RichardL]

Findstr.exe

Hello,

I can't find any help for findstr.exe. It's very good, I think it searches unicode files correctly whereas the output from XP findstr on unicode is a mess. What I want is information on the command line switches (Same as DOS/XP maybe, but all implemented exactly or better?). All I can find out about findstr.exe, from ProcExp is "Dos findstr replacement based on a script created by Martin of the AutoIt3 forum and modified by Jos." I've tried findstr /?, etc.

The Scite Help has a section "Extra Utilities" which looks like the right place for a section on findstr. Can we have something added there?

Richard.

[trancexx]

Findstr.exe

Hello,

I can't find any help for findstr.exe. It's very good, I think it searches unicode files correctly whereas the output from XP findstr on unicode is a mess. What I want is information on the command line switches (Same as DOS/XP maybe, but all implemented exactly or better?). All I can find out about findstr.exe, from ProcExp is "Dos findstr replacement based on a script created by Martin of the AutoIt3 forum and modified by Jos." I've tried findstr /?, etc.

The Scite Help has a section "Extra Utilities" which looks like the right place for a section on findstr. Can we have something added there?

Richard.

No.

That has no place being part of AutoIt help file.

[RichardL]

@trancexx

I don't understand why you are so definite about that. "C:ProgramsAutoIt3AutoIt3.exe" arrives with AutoIt or Scite install, so should have some documentation?

Richard.

[JohnOne]

It looks to me like Findstr.exe is used internally by scite4autoit.

[trancexx]

@trancexx

I don't understand why you are so definite about that. "C:\Programs\AutoIt3\AutoIt3.exe" arrives with AutoIt or Scite install, so should have some documentation?

Casual is nice. Still would you mind being less casual if you want serious answer.

Richard.

I can see the whole width of a screen, including area on the left of a body of your message. I know who wrote that.

[RichardL]

@Trancexx

Casual/not-casual - I hope to be normal and not offensive, apologies for anything unintended. '...area on left of body..who wrote that' - I don't know what you mean, and have not intentionally put anything hidden. ??

Richard.

[Richard Robertson]

Trance is talking about the large user block on the left side of every post. It indicates who posted the message so manually typing your name at the end is a waste and a distraction.

Also, findstr.exe isn't meant for external use. That's why it's not documented.

[RichardL]

@Richard Roberson,

Thanks for clarifying both issues.

[AZJIO]

StringFormat

Ignored when used with c, d, i, u, or s.

If 0 is specified with an integer format (i, u, x, X, o, d) the 0 is ignored.

It can not understand

MsgBox(4096, 'ignored?', StringFormat("%017i", 0))

Blank

Prefix the output value with a blank if the output value is signed and positive; the blank is ignored if both the blank and + flags appear.

MsgBox(4096, '???', StringFormat("%+ 8d", 255) &@LF& StringFormat("% +8d", 255))

You can not use negative numbers (Unsigned decimal integer)

printf("%%u <0 = '%u'n", $u);          '4251015507'        unsigned integer representation of a negative integer

Edited June 30, 2012 by AZJIO

[AZJIO]

_GUICtrlListView_GetFocusedGroup

_GUICtrlListView_GetGroupCount

_GUICtrlListView_GetGroupInfoByIndex

If @OSVersion = "WIN_XP" Then
        MsgBox(4160, "Information", "The function does not work in WinXP")
    Else
        MsgBox(4160, "Information", "Group Count: " & _GUICtrlListView_GetGroupCount($hListView))
    EndIf

_GUICtrlListView_GetTextBkColor

_GUICtrlListView_GetTextColor

_GUICtrlListView_SetBkColor

_GUICtrlListView_SetTextBkColor

_GUICtrlListView_SetTextColor

; Show clors

[Valik]

The documentation for GUICtrlSetGraphic() for $GUI_GR_BEZIER is shit. It mentions two control points but it doesn't mention anything about the endpoints. The first endpoint is the current drawing position and the second endpoint is the x and y parameters passed to the function. Since I've never used bezier's before it took me awhile to figure out what was going on there.

[GEOSoft]

I'll post this while it's fresh in my mind.

_SQLite_SQLiteExe() shows 4 parameters ;

( $sDatabaseFile, $sInput, ByRef $sOutput [, $sSQLiteExeFilename = "SQLite3.exe" ] )

However; the example shows it being called with 5.

_SQLite_SQLiteExe($sDbFile,$sIn,$sOut,-1,true)

I'll leave it to someone with more sqlite experience than I to figure it out.

EDIT:

I just looked at the function itself and it is definitely supposed to be 5

_SQLite_SQLiteExe($sDatabaseFile, $sInput, ByRef $sOutput[, $sSQLiteExeFilename = -1[, $fDebug = False)]]

Edited July 4, 2012 by GEOSoft

[Mat]

I'll post this while it's fresh in my mind.

_SQLite_SQLiteExe() shows 4 parameters ;

However; the example shows it being called with 5.

I'll leave it to someone with more sqlite experience than I to figure it out.

EDIT:

I just looked at the function itself and it is definitely supposed to be 5

_SQLite_SQLiteExe($sDatabaseFile, $sInput, ByRef $sOutput[, $sSQLiteExeFilename = -1[, $fDebug = False)]]

Usually the debug variable is a global in the UDFs, rather than being passed as a parameter.