Extending new OnBeforeRuleFired function

[MikeA]

Hi all

Been having a look at the new functions in VerbotStandard.vcm.

I've used the following code to determine what action led to the rule being fired (whether it was user input, send, startup or other). I think this works, but is not tested much. Not sure if other is useful (I have it there for testing).

This also requires additional functions in the vcm, as shown in the code below. The code goes in OnBeforeRuleFired function.

If there is a simpler way of doing it this, would be happy to know. Otherwise, hope this is useful.

Note: probably c# can use elseif. If so this code could be shorter.

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string inputvar = s.Vars["_input"].ToString();
string lastinputvar = s.Vars["_lastinput"].ToString();

if (lastinputvar == "")
   VerbotStandard.OnBeforeStartup();
else {
   if (inputvar == lastinputvar)
      VerbotStandard.OnBeforeSend();
   else {
      if (inputvar != "")
         VerbotStandard.OnBeforeUserInput();
      else
         VerbotStandard.OnBeforeOther();
   }
}

[JonC]

I've clearly missed something, Mike.
What "new functions" are their in Verbot.Standard?
Can you point me to them?

btw, c# does not have an elseif construct, so your technique of
if (...) {...} else {if(....) etc is correct.

[Matt]

I've clearly missed something, Mike.
What "new functions" are their in Verbot.Standard?
Can you point me to them?

As of version 5.0.0.4 you can create a "VerbotStandard.vcm" file to attach to your knowledge bases which allow you to do powerful event based type code. You can download my sample files here, or read more about the new features in a post here: Verbot 5.0.0.4 Release Announcement

btw, c# does not have an elseif construct, so your technique of
if (...) {...} else {if(....) etc is correct.

There is no "elseif" but you can do "else if(condition)"

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if(condition)
{

}
else if(condition)
{

}
else
{

}


[JonC]

I think we're at cross purposes Matt.
I've got your download, but isn't Mike showing some other functions?
eg:
VerbotStandard.OnBeforeStartup()
VerbotStandard.OnBeforeSend()
VerbotStandard.OnBeforeOther()

What I'm really asking is can we write new functions for the Verbot.Standard vcm that also operate "globally"?
Or is the VerbotStandard.OnBefore... the global "hook" so to speak?

[Matt]

Sorry, I misunderstood, MikeA is using the built in Global hook function: OnBeforeRuleFired and making his own functions and calling them based on the state the verbot is currently in. This is a pretty clever trick, I'm glad you guys are experimenting with these new powerful scripting constructs!

-Matt

[JonC]

Thanks Matt, I get it now - its only taken me three reads to work this out!
Mike's one clever guy with this!
I'm just kibbutzing over his shoulder, so to speak.

[MikeA]

You're all too kind! I hope the trick works after that!

Yes, Matt summed it up well. Just shows how sometimes meaning is not so clear in forum posts.

The purpose behind this was because I thought it might be useful to know when the BeforeFired rule was after actual user input, or after a <send> (which would mean it could end up firing twice for the same input).

[leseur sylvain]

Hi MikeA.
I understand how works VerbotStandardSample.vkb
and its VerbotStandandard.vcm...
A simple example of conversation is missing.
Theory is a thing, to apply it other one is...
Can you give us example on form of a little conversation using
your code in form of dialogue ?
What do you exactly want to do ?

Friendly
Sylvain.