Objects that interact with the user

Messages to the user

While a script can always use RexxArpLib's PostMsg function, this can be ugly. Provide a way for a script to communicate with the user that is consistent with the application.

Error messages

"Consistent with the application" may mean handling error messages differently from other messages. Provide that if needed.

Aborting the script

There should be some way of aborting long running scripts. MFF+ uses a requester with a single gadget - "Abort". Mg uses the "quit" keyboard command, which is consistent with the application.

Information from the user

Depending on the application, you may need various things from the user - files, text strings, or numbers. Some method of getting such should definitely be available.

Yes/No questions

Simple yes/no questions are very common. You should consider adding a seperate method for asking such questions.


On to the application, or up to nouns.

Mike W. Meyer