If|Then within Switch|Case

[mr-es335]

Hello,

I am attempting - rather unsuccessfully, to implement If|Then within a Switch|Case script. Here is the script:

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; -----------------------------------------------
#include <MsgBoxConstants.au3>
; -----------------------------------------------
Opt("MustDeclareVars", 1)
; -----------------------------------------------
Global $iEMBWidth = 650
Global $iMsgDelay = 4
; -----------------------------------------------
IfGFoldersExist()
; -----------------------------------------------
Func IfGFoldersExist()
    Local $condition
    Local $iStart = 11, $iEnd = 10
    Local $sFolder[$iStart] = [$iEnd]
    $sFolder[1] = "G:\AltPeakData"
    $sFolder[2] = "G:\Automation_Data"
    $sFolder[3] = "G:\CHT_Files"
    $sFolder[4] = "G:\ControlTrack_Data"
    $sFolder[5] = "G:\F-Key_Data"
    $sFolder[6] = "G:\Mix_Templates"
    $sFolder[7] = "G:\Prf_Data"
    $sFolder[8] = "G:\Scene_Data"
    $sFolder[9] = "G:\Session_Data"
    $sFolder[10] = "G:\Session_Master"
    ; -----------------
    Local $iFolderExists[$iStart] = [$iEnd]
    $iFolderExists[1] = FileExists($sFolder[1])
    $iFolderExists[2] = FileExists($sFolder[2])
    $iFolderExists[3] = FileExists($sFolder[3])
    $iFolderExists[4] = FileExists($sFolder[4])
    $iFolderExists[5] = FileExists($sFolder[5])
    $iFolderExists[6] = FileExists($sFolder[6])
    $iFolderExists[7] = FileExists($sFolder[7])
    $iFolderExists[8] = FileExists($sFolder[8])
    $iFolderExists[9] = FileExists($sFolder[9])
    $iFolderExists[10] = FileExists($sFolder[10])
    ; -----------------
    Local $sMessage = "Confirm if folders exist..." & @CRLF & @CRLF, $iWidth = 500, $iHeight = 390
    Local $iOpt = 5, $sFontName = "Corbel Bold", $iFontSize = 16
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    SplashTextOn("", $sMessage, $iWidth, $iHeight, -1, -1, $iOpt, $sFontName, $iFontSize)
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    For $i = 1 To $sFolder[0]
        Local $sResult = FileExists($sFolder[$i])
;~      Local $sResult = "" ; For testing only!!
        ; -----------------------------------------------
        Switch $sResult
            Case 0
                $sResult = "The folder [" & $sFolder[$i] & "] DOES NOT exist!"
            Case 1
                $sResult = "The folder [" & $sFolder[$i] & "] DOES exist!"
        EndSwitch
        ; -----------------------------------------------
        $sMessage &= $sResult & @CRLF
    Next
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    $sMessage &= @CRLF & "Confirm if folders exist is now completed..." & @CRLF
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    SplashTextOn("", $sMessage, $iWidth, $iHeight, -1, -1, $iOpt, $sFontName, $iFontSize)
    Sleep(3500)
    SplashOff()
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    ; My attempt!!
;~  If $sResult <> $sFolder[10] Then
;~      RestoreInitialFolderData()
;~  EndIf
;~  If $sResult = $sFolder[1] Then
;~      Notice()
;~  EndIf
EndFunc   ;==>IfGFoldersExist
; -----------------------------------------------
Func RestoreInitialFolderData()
    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Title", "RestoreInitialFolderData", 2)
EndFunc   ;==>RestoreInitialFolderData
; -----------------------------------------------
Func Notice()
    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "Title", "Done!", 2)
EndFunc   ;==>Notice
; -----------------------------------------------

If Case = 0, I then need to call the "RestoreInitialFolderData()" function
If Case = 1, I then need to call the "Notice()" function

Any ideas!!

Edited yesterday at 07:11 PM by mr-es335

[argumentum]

;~ If Case = 0, I then need to call the "RestoreInitialFolderData()" function
;~ If Case = 1, I then need to call the "Notice()" function
Switch FileExists($sFolder[$i])
    Case 1
        $sResult = "The folder [" & $sFolder[$i] & "] DOES exist!"
        Notice()
    Case Else
        $sResult = "The folder [" & $sFolder[$i] & "] DOES NOT exist!"
        RestoreInitialFolderData()
EndSwitch

Edit: ...I have no idea.

Edited yesterday at 07:34 PM by argumentum
oops

[Jos]

Just learn to add some consolewrite()  statements for key variables to debug!

Wild guess: wrong value in: 

$sFolder[0]

Edited 15 hours ago by Jos

[mr-es335]

Hello,

Okay! How is this:

1) If Case = 0, I then need to call a function that copies this data.
2) If Case = 1, does anything need to be done here?

How do I implement #1?

[Jos]

So what did you do yourself this time, other than only ask a question again?

Edited 13 hours ago by Jos

[mr-es335]

Jos,

Y9ou stated, "Just learn to add some consolewrite()  statements for key variables to debug!"

I DID do that...and no success!

[Jos]

What did you do, what were the results and what isn't working yet?  ....  as my crystal ball is broken. 
 

[argumentum]

17 hours ago, argumentum said:

Edit: ...I have no idea.

...that is because:

...
    Local $iStart = 11, $iEnd = 10
    Local $sFolder[$iStart] = [$iEnd]
    $sFolder[1] = "G:\AltPeakData"
    $sFolder[2] = "G:\Automation_Data"
    $sFolder[3] = "G:\CHT_Files"
    $sFolder[4] = "G:\ControlTrack_Data"
    $sFolder[5] = "G:\F-Key_Data"
    $sFolder[6] = "G:\Mix_Templates"
    $sFolder[7] = "G:\Prf_Data"
    $sFolder[8] = "G:\Scene_Data"
    $sFolder[9] = "G:\Session_Data"
    $sFolder[10] = "G:\Session_Master"
    ; -----------------
    Local $iFolderExists[$iStart] = [$iEnd]
    $iFolderExists[1] = FileExists($sFolder[1])
    $iFolderExists[2] = FileExists($sFolder[2])
    $iFolderExists[3] = FileExists($sFolder[3])
    $iFolderExists[4] = FileExists($sFolder[4])
    $iFolderExists[5] = FileExists($sFolder[5])
    $iFolderExists[6] = FileExists($sFolder[6])
    $iFolderExists[7] = FileExists($sFolder[7])
    $iFolderExists[8] = FileExists($sFolder[8])
    $iFolderExists[9] = FileExists($sFolder[9])
    $iFolderExists[10] = FileExists($sFolder[10])
    ; -----------------
...

makes no sense. Why would you code it that way !?. It just don't make any sense.

...

    ; you can make a file and read from it or
    ; declare it just like this:
    $sFolders = "G:\AltPeakData" & @CRLF
    $sFolders &= "G:\Automation_Data" & @CRLF
    $sFolders &= "G:\CHT_Files" & @CRLF
    $sFolders &= "G:\ControlTrack_Data" & @CRLF
    $sFolders &= "G:\F-Key_Data" & @CRLF
    $sFolders &= "G:\Mix_Templates" & @CRLF
    $sFolders &= "G:\Prf_Data" & @CRLF
    $sFolders &= "G:\Scene_Data" & @CRLF
    $sFolders &= "G:\Session_Data" & @CRLF
    $sFolders &= "G:\Session_Master" & @CRLF

    ; then chop that into an array
    $aFolders = StringSplit($sFolders, @CRLF, 1)

    ; make the $aFolderExists array based of $aFolders
    Local $aFolderExists = $aFolders ; lazy way but it will work

    ; then use a for loop
    For $n = 1 To UBound($aFolders) - 1
        If $aFolders[$n] = "" Then ContinueLoop
        $aFolderExists[$n] = FileExists($aFolders[$n])
        ConsoleWrite(($aFolderExists[$n] = 0 ? '!' : '+') & ' This is at index ' & $n & ' and contains this string: "' & _
            $aFolders[$n] & '" and does ' & ($aFolderExists[$n] = 0 ? 'not ' : '') & 'exist.'& @CRLF)
    Next

...

You have over 600 posts and, what have you learned ?.

You are going to have to slow down your hurry to get your code done.
Because you lack flexibility. You don't know how to use a "for loop" and that is a shame.

And do use the "F1" key in the editor.  Most of the answers given to you are right there  

[Jos]

... and yet there's again somebody feeding laziness and stimulating the "please barf code for me" requests...... 

[argumentum]

Not really. Just gave him a for loop example. The way it goes, is going to be a head scratcher for him.
But after over 600 questions of always the same, c'mon !. 

The code is to tell him to slow down and learn. I've been there and do understand him.
But in the end, there is only so much one gets done by copy and paste. Eventually the coder needs to know/learn or get ignored by the rest of the users

Do you understand @mr-es335 that you are not in an "ignore list". You are just not showing independence of thought.
Do learn or you'll be faced with more posts not been answered. And that is going to be painful as you already experienced this week in another post.
Please do look at the help file we all actively contribute to maintain, and practice, practice, practice.

[Jos]

1 hour ago, argumentum said:

But after over 600 questions of always the same, c'mon !. 

Hence I was very reluctant to give anything more than a pointer! 😉  

[mr-es335]

Okay!

I DO understand that my coding is "long-and-repetitive"...but the script does what I need that code to do!

How is this:

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; -----------------------------------------------
Opt("MustDeclareVars", 1)
; -----------------------------------------------
IfGFoldersExist()
; -----------------------------------------------
Func IfGFoldersExist()
    Local $iStart = 2, $iEnd = 1
    Local $sFolder[$iStart] = [$iEnd]
    $sFolder[1] = "G:\AltPeakData"
    ; -----------------
    Local $iFolderExists[$iStart] = [$iEnd]
    $iFolderExists[1] = FileExists($sFolder[1])
    ; -----------------
    Local $sMessage = "Confirm if folders exist..." & @CRLF & @CRLF, $iWidth = 500, $iHeight = 156
    Local $iOpt = 5, $sFontName = "Corbel Bold", $iFontSize = 16
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    SplashTextOn("", $sMessage, $iWidth, $iHeight, -1, -1, $iOpt, $sFontName, $iFontSize)
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    For $i = 1 To $sFolder[0]
        Local $sResult = FileExists($sFolder[$i])
;~      Local $sResult = "" ; FOR TESTING ONLY!
        ; -----------------------------------------------
        Switch $sResult
            Case 0
                $sResult = "The folder [" & $sFolder[$i] & "] DOES NOT exist!"
            Case 1
                $sResult = "The folder [" & $sFolder[$i] & "] DOES exist!"
        EndSwitch
        ; -----------------------------------------------
        $sMessage &= $sResult & @CRLF
    Next
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    $sMessage &= @CRLF & "Confirm if folders exist is now completed..." & @CRLF
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    SplashTextOn("", $sMessage, $iWidth, $iHeight, -1, -1, $iOpt, $sFontName, $iFontSize)
    Sleep(3000)
    SplashOff()
EndFunc   ;==>IfGFoldersExist
; -----------------------------------------------

All that I am asking is that I need to know how to use the Code 0 to execute a 2nd script to copy the missing data.

I have been doing this manually with two scripts, but I am unable to do this in a single script.

PS: I am using SplashTextOn() simply because my eyesight is not what it used to be. Using MsgBox() has the text so small that I am unable to read the text. Also, I do not believe that I AM asking for "barf code". I am stuck and I need to know to get unstuck.

[argumentum]

9 minutes ago, mr-es335 said:

Also, I do not believe that I AM asking for "barf code". I am stuck and I need to know to get unstuck.

Yes my dear, believe it or not, you are asking exactly that. And I will continue to ignore your posts as I did before.

I know others will come to your aid but they are not teaching you. And you're not learning 🤷‍♂️

[mr-es335]

argumentum,

I live by a some very simple principles, one being, "If I do NOT know the questions to ask, how can I be expected to get the answers?"

My question is, "How do I, or how to I go about discovering a resolve to how to use Code 0 to execute a 2nd script to copy the missing data?

It appears that the above question is NOT the right question to ask...because I am not able to find a resolve!!

I am NOT asking for an example...just an answer to my question. I HAVE tried ConsoleWrite() with no success!!

[argumentum]

1 hour ago, mr-es335 said:

My question is, "How do I, or how to I go about discovering....

Read the help file. Try the examples. Copy the examples and change small parts until you understand them.
If you have a question that is not in the help file, and not in the forum either, then I'll jump in and help.
But if you don't know what basic coding tools there are, how can you formulate a question ?, or even apply common sense to your code !?.

You have over 600 of these simple questions.
Is time that you stop thinking of money and start understanding some basics, that will apply to all coding languages, not just AutoIt.
If you do that you'll change the way you code. Because you'll change the logic in your rational thinking, because you'll remember that you can do it this or that way.

But again, it'll start once you try the examples from the help file. And that is something that you should have done some 5 years ago.

So no. Your code flow is wrong and you need to go to school.

Go drink, smoke, play guitar or whatever you do to calm your impetuous personality, and think about what those that are harshly judging you are conveying.

P.S.: Am not ignoring you ( never did ). But will not help with your code until you show some elegance, compared to your own prior style of course. Not asking for miracles.

[mr-es335]

argumentum,
I am actually pleased with way in which I, as you say, "code".

I know that there are - for sure, better ways to do things, but what I have done works for me. Maybe to some, or even many, not elegant, but works!!

What I would like to  know, is that if you do not care for the way in which I do things, why do you involve yourself. Though I appreciate what you have provided for me in the past, if you do not care for what I do, then simply move on.

Programming is a very, minor interest for me. I implement what I can to do the things that I need to do.

As for the HelpFile...I personally do NOT find many of the examples provided there helpful at all! More than likely that may be just me...but that is way in which I see it!
• Believe me, I have spent hours in the HelpFile attempting to find a resolve - with NO success whatsoever.

Someone, awhile ago now, assisted me with the manner in which I employ SplashTextOn(). I use very much the same process in most of my scripts - so, to change now would be a tremendous amount of work!

I am hoping someone can provide me with the questions that I need to ask myself to assist me in getting an answer to my original question. If not, then I will continue to implement manual intervention as I have been doing thus far.

Anyhow, have a great day!!

Edited 2 hours ago by mr-es335

[Werty]

6 hours ago, mr-es335 said:

Using MsgBox() has the text so small that I am unable to read the text.

If you are not already doing it you can enlarge the windows zoom level...

Right-Click the desktop and choose "Display Settings" and under "Scale and layout" change the scale level to 150% or whatever suits your needs.

Also, in SciTE you can hold down CTRL on your keyboard and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out.

Edited 1 hour ago by Werty

[mr-es335]

Werty,

I am a guitarist whom performs in a live performance environment where I employ 3 guitars. I was using a custom-made desktop-based system, but due to age [70+] and weight restrictions, I have moved to a 15" laptop. The software I employ requires 1920 x 1030 - thus scaling does NOT work! I am also well-aware of the "accessibility options" of Windows 10 - and I do employ scales in SciTE. Thanks for the suggestions regardless!

Anyhow, I DO believe that I have resolved my issue!!!

Here is my updated script:

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; -----------------------------------------------
Opt("MustDeclareVars", 1)
; -----------------------------------------------
IfGFoldersExist()
; -----------------------------------------------
Func IfGFoldersExist()
    Local $iStart = 2, $iEnd = 1
    Local $sFolder[$iStart] = [$iEnd]
    $sFolder[1] = "G:\AltPeakData1"
    ; -----------------
    Local $iFolderExists[$iStart] = [$iEnd]
    $iFolderExists[1] = FileExists($sFolder[1])
    ; -----------------
    Local $sMessage = "Confirm if folders exist..." & @CRLF & @CRLF, $iWidth = 500, $iHeight = 156
    Local $iOpt = 5, $sFontName = "Corbel Bold", $iFontSize = 16
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    SplashTextOn("", $sMessage, $iWidth, $iHeight, -1, -1, $iOpt, $sFontName, $iFontSize)
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    For $i = 1 To $sFolder[0]
        Local $sResult = FileExists($sFolder[$i])
        Local $sValue = FileExists($sFolder[$i])
        ConsoleWrite(FileExists($sFolder[$i] & @CRLF))
;~      Local $sResult = ""
        ; -----------------------------------------------
        Switch $sResult
            Case 0
                Local $iCase = 0    ; ADDED THIS!!....
                $sResult = "The folder [" & $sFolder[$i] & "] DOES NOT exist!"
            Case 1
                Local $iCase = 1    ; ...AND ADDED THIS!!....
                $sResult = "The folder [" & $sFolder[$i] & "] DOES exist!"
        EndSwitch
        ; -----------------------------------------------
        $sMessage &= $sResult & @CRLF
    Next
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    $sMessage &= @CRLF & "Confirm if folders exist is now completed..." & @CRLF
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    SplashTextOn("", $sMessage, $iWidth, $iHeight, -1, -1, $iOpt, $sFontName, $iFontSize)
    Sleep(3000)
    SplashOff()
    ; -----------------------------------------------
    ; I am now able to employ the values from Switch|Case to resolve my present issues!!
    If $iCase = 0 Then
        ConsoleWrite("Copy data!")
    ElseIf $iCase = 1 Then
        ConsoleWrite("Move on!")
    EndIf
EndFunc   ;==>IfGFoldersExist
; -----------------------------------------------

Again, not very elegant, but this all works for me!!!!