Squint - the sqf editor and error-checker

[igneous01 19]

want to point out that the command getTerrainHeightASL is not in the command dictionary in Squint, and I cant figure out how to add it in. I have to comment out the line in order to see if any real errors exist.

just a friendly reminder ^^

[.kju 3245]

yep Mac please either update the SQF command list or let the users update the list themselves :bounce3:

[sbsmac 0]

<cough> Been away from this for a bit but thanks for all the input. No promises but I'll look into doing the fixes. Is anyone out there interested in helping out with this project ? Anything from documentation to coding (particularly UI and error-rules) ...

[.kju 3245]

How do the error-rules look like/how are they made?

[sbsmac 0]

Error rules are written in C# and require a knowledge of the squint DOM which I've yet to document ;) The closest model to what they will look like is the existing mac.arma configvisitor class at http://www.armaleague.com/mac/Mac_arma/html/class_mac_1_1_arma_1_1_config_1_1_config_visitor.html

Here's a slightly fictional example of what rules might end up looking like...

 

   /* Check for incorrect checks such as "_a == objnull"
       which should be rewritten as "isNull _a"
   */
   public class CheckObjNullComparison : SqfRule
   {
       public override void VisitOperatorExpression(Expression parent, OperatorExpression current)
       {
          if (current.OneOf(new {"objnull","controlnull","displaynull","grpnull","locationnull"})
           {
               var assign = parent as OperatorExpression;
               if (assign !=null && assign.OneOf(new {"==","!="}))
               {
                   ParseError err = Parser.Warn("Comparison with '" + op.CasedName + "' will always fail - use isNull instead", assign);

                   if (assign.LHS != null)
                   {
                       var neg = "";
                       if (assign.Op == "!=") neg = "!";
                       err.AddAction(ErrorActionType.Replace, neg + "isNull " +       assign.LHS.Text);
                   }
               }
           }
           base.VisitOperatorExpression(parent,current);
       }
   }

Edited August 29, 2011 by sbsmac
minor tidy up

[.kju 3245]

Thanks Mac

Right now I can offer testing, feedback, smaller code adjustments/extensions and help

with documentation.

One possible new check:

#include "gdtmod_hdr.hpp";

=>

#include "gdtmod_hdr.hpp"

[sbsmac 0]

Thanks kju. It'll take a little while until I can get the project in a state where other people can usefully contribute but just to show you that changes are coming, here is a new prototype UI based on the excellent AvalonDock and AvalonEdit components....

None of the backend error checking is wired up yet nor are any real editor functions implemented but this gives an idea of the direction I'm going in

Edited March 24, 2013 by sbsmac
removed broken links

[sickboy 13]

Nice one Mac!

WPF ftw :)

[.kju 3245]

It looks nice indeed. The docking/view customization is certainly very welcome. :)

btw the very list schema links to png rather than sxml on

https://sites.google.com/site/macsarmatools/squint/colour-schemes

http://www.armaleague.com/mac/squint/themes/afp.png

=>

http://www.armaleague.com/mac/squint/themes/afp.sxml

[sbsmac 0]

IMPORTANT - squint is currently offline

This is due to armaleague.com being suspended. I'm trying to find out whether this is a permanent state of affairs, if so I'll sort out an alternative home in the next few days. Apologies for the inconvenience.

[.kju 3245]

damn :(

have the same prob with my domain..

[fencr0c 10]

Any news on getting this back online?

Must have downloaded all the different editors I could find on Armaholic's but none of them come close to the functionality and ease of use provided by SQUINT.

[.kju 3245]

Is it possible to disable the check when starting squint.

Right now it cannot be used at all right?

[humvee28 10]

No. If you want to install it from scratch, the Setup.exe tries to connect to the suspended Webpage. :(

[sbsmac 0]

Temporary new version available from http://homepage.ntlworld.com/n.macmullen/projects/squint/bin/setup.exe

You may need to remove the old version first using add/remove programs. Apologies for the inconvenience - I'm working on a new version with updated UI and more features but it may be a while yet...

Edited September 22, 2011 by sbsmac

[fencr0c 10]

Thanks your a star.

[.kju 3245]

Works. Thanks a lot :)

Edit: Mac you want to rethink your design here.

It is an quite effective kill switch. :)

You want to give the user the ability to cancel the online check

and start the app regardless.

Cheers.

Edited September 23, 2011 by .kju [PvPscene]

[humvee28 10]

Great! Thank you Mac. :)

[wolffy.au 9]

AWESOMENESS!! Thank you Macca for coming thru with the goods!

[hellfire257 3]

Hey Mac,

Sorry to ask more work from you, but your RPT Mon also suffers from the same problem. Can you tweak that too pretty please with a cherry on top? :p

Thanks!

[sbsmac 0]

Will do but give us a couple of days :-)

[Tankbuster 1747]

Hate to beg for an update....

But is there any update? :) I am so missing Squint!

**edit**

And now it's working! Suspect PEBKAC.

Edited November 2, 2011 by Tankbuster

[Gameadd1cted 10]

Great tool!

I read about it, but finally I managed to get some time and have it installed.

Keep up the good work.

**edit**

Colour schemes are not to be found.

Would be nice to have them!

Edited January 2, 2012 by Gameadd1cted

[Feint 137]

Not sure if someone else has mentioned this or not, but "visiblePosition" needs to be added to the list of approved commands. I would add it to the dictionary myself, but I am not sure which dropdown to declare the command as.

By the way, I love this tool. It's done more to improve my coding than any tutorial. Thanks for helping the community so much with this truly great tool.

[orcinus 121]

By the way, I love this tool. It's done more to improve my coding than any tutorial. Thanks for helping the community so much with this truly great tool.

+1

As a complete newbie to scripting, Squint is essential. A brilliant tool, very professional implementation, and AFAICT absolutely bug-free.

Anyone scripting anything in SQF should use Squint...especially numpties like me :)