A comprehensive guide to mastering X3 Data Management Interpreter.
X3 Data Management Interpreter is a powerful tool for file handling, advanced printing, and web integration. Built for new developers, it simplifies complex tasks and enhances learning experiences.
Definition: Creates a file and writes content to it.
Syntax: w_file filename "content"
Example: w_file notes.txt "This is the first line."
Definition: Reads content of a file and prints or stores it in a variable.
Syntax: r_file filename [var_name]
Examples:
r_file notes.txtr_file notes.txt file_content
Definition: Prints text or variables with alignment, color, or formatting options.
Syntax: prt value [options]
Examples:
prt "Hello World" align=center color=blueprt "Age: 25" tofile=output.txt
Definition: Logs a message for debugging or status tracking.
Syntax: log message
Example:
log "File upload successful"
Definition: Displays all logged messages.
Syntax: read_log
Example:
read_log
Definition: Pauses execution for a specified number of seconds.
Syntax: wait seconds
Example:
wait 10
Definition: Executes a block of code if an error occurs.
Syntax:
catch
// Code to execute on error
end
Example:
catch
prt "An error occurred"
end
Definition: Triggers an error manually, typically for debugging purposes.
Syntax: throw "Error message"
Example:
throw "Invalid user input"
Definition: Implements a switch-case logic structure.
Syntax:
switch variable
case value1
// Code block
case value2
// Code block
default
// Code block
end
Example:
switch user_input
case "yes"
prt "You chose yes"
case "no"
prt "You chose no"
default
prt "Invalid choice"
end
Definition: Exits the current script immediately.
Syntax: exit
Example:
exit
Definition: Clears the terminal or console screen.
Syntax: clear
Example:
clear
Definition: Prompts the user for input and stores the result in a variable.
Syntax: inp variable "prompt message"
Example:
inp user_input "Enter your name:"
prt "Hello, $user_input!"
Syntax: for var_name start end
Example: for i 1 10
Syntax: while condition
Example: while x < 5