Return code or error code

[1bobby]

I am having problems understanding the relationship between return value and the error codes, @error I think it is. I have read the MsgBox Function Reference several times. And am still confused.

I am to the point that I need to check if someone hit the X in the top right hand corner of the window, or hit the OK button.

Further understanding of what to check for after a command or function has been executed to be able to tell if it was successful or not? I have been around long enough to know the script has to be fool proof.

Were can I locate some examples or find more information.

Thanks bobby (newbie)

Edited March 28, 2008 by 1bobby

[rudi]

Hello.

I am having problems understanding the relationship between return value and the error codes, @error I think it is. I have read the MsgBox Function Reference several times. And am still confused.

@error typically is only set, if something went wrong. For Message Boxes you'll see return values dependant on what was clicked (or not: timeout...)

Use the code wizard [1] to create your msgbox. Then use a 2nd one to display the results, you'll see immediately what is happening

#Region --- CodeWizard generated code Start ---
;MsgBox features: Title=Yes, Text=Yes, Buttons=Abort, Retry, and Ignore, Icon=Question
If Not IsDeclared("iMsgBoxAnswer") Then Local $iMsgBoxAnswer
$iMsgBoxAnswer = MsgBox(34,"Msgbox Test","Click any button")
Select
    Case $iMsgBoxAnswer = 3 ;Abort

    Case $iMsgBoxAnswer = 4 ;Retry

    Case $iMsgBoxAnswer = 5 ;Ignore

EndSelect
#EndRegion --- CodeWizard generated code End ---

MsgBox(0,"Msgbox Results:","@Error = " & @error & @LF & _
         "$iMsgBoxAnswer = " & $iMsgBoxAnswer)

Regards, Rudi.

[1] SciTe: ALT+W

[1bobby]

Thanks rudi, that was just the push I needed. I was able to put some error checking to work. Thanks again, bobby