CAWT 2.9.6 Reference Manual

::CawtTop, Main, Index

The Cawt namespace provides commands for basic automation functionality.

CommandsTop, Main, Index

CentiMetersToPoints [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Convert centimeter value into points.

CentiMetersToPoints cm
Parameters
cmFloating point centimeter value to be converted to points.
Return value

Returns the corresponding value in points.

See also

SetDotsPerInch, InchesToPoints, PointsToCentiMeters

proc ::Cawt::CentiMetersToPoints {cm} {

    # Convert centimeter value into points.
    #
    # cm - Floating point centimeter value to be converted to points.
    #
    # Returns the corresponding value in points.
    #
    # See also: SetDotsPerInch InchesToPoints PointsToCentiMeters

    variable dotsPerInch

    return [expr {$cm / 2.54 * double($dotsPerInch)}]
}

CheckBoolean [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if two boolean values are identical.

CheckBoolean expected value msg ?printCheck?
Parameters
expectedExpected boolean value.
valueTest boolean value.
msgMessage for test case.
printCheckPrint message for successful test case. Optional, default true.
Return value

Returns true, if both boolean values are identical. If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with "Check:" and the message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output. If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with "Error:".

See also

CheckComObjects, CheckNumber, CheckList, CheckMatrix, CheckString

proc ::Cawt::CheckBoolean {expected value msg {printCheck true}} {

    # Check, if two boolean values are identical.
    #
    # expected   - Expected boolean value.
    # value      - Test boolean value.
    # msg        - Message for test case.
    # printCheck - Print message for successful test case.
    #
    # Returns true, if both boolean values are identical.
    # If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with `"Check:`" and the
    # message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output.
    # If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with `"Error:`".
    #
    # See also: CheckComObjects CheckNumber CheckList CheckMatrix CheckString

    if { [expr bool($expected)] != [expr bool($value)] } {
        puts "Error: $msg (Expected: $expected Have: $value)"
        return false
    }
    if { $printCheck } {
        puts "Check: $msg (Expected: $expected Have: $value)"
    }
    return true
}

CheckComObjects [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if the number of COM objects fits expected value.

CheckComObjects expected msg ?printCheck?
Parameters
expectedExpected number of COM objects.
msgMessage for test case.
printCheckPrint message for successful test case. Optional, default true.
Return value

Returns true, if the number of COM objects fits expected value. If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with "Check:" and the message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output. If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with "Error:".

See also

CheckList, CheckMatrix, CheckBoolean, CheckNumber, CheckString, GetNumComObjects

proc ::Cawt::CheckComObjects {expected msg {printCheck true}} {

    # Check, if the number of COM objects fits expected value.
    #
    # expected   - Expected number of COM objects.
    # msg        - Message for test case.
    # printCheck - Print message for successful test case.
    #
    # Returns true, if the number of COM objects fits expected value.
    # If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with `"Check:"` and the
    # message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output.
    # If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with `"Error:"`.
    #
    # See also: CheckList CheckMatrix CheckBoolean CheckNumber CheckString GetNumComObjects

    set value [Cawt::GetNumComObjects]
    if { $expected != $value } {
        puts "Error: $msg (Expected: $expected Have: $value)"
        return false
    }
    if { $printCheck } {
        puts "Check: $msg (Expected: $expected Have: $value)"
    }
    return true
}

CheckFile [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if two files are identical.

CheckFile fileName1 fileName2 msg ?printCheck?
Parameters
fileName1First file name.
fileName2Second file name.
msgMessage for test case.
printCheckPrint message for successful test case. Optional, default true.
Return value

Returns true, if both files are identical. If "printCheck" is set to true, a line prepended with "Check:" and the message supplied in "msg" is printed to standard output. If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with "Error:".

See also

CheckComObjects, CheckList, CheckMatrix, CheckBoolean, CheckNumber

proc ::Cawt::CheckFile {fileName1 fileName2 msg {printCheck true}} {

    # Check, if two files are identical.
    #
    # fileName1  - First file name.
    # fileName2  - Second file name.
    # msg        - Message for test case.
    # printCheck - Print message for successful test case.
    #
    # Returns true, if both files are identical.
    # If "printCheck" is set to true, a line prepended with `"Check:"` and the
    # message supplied in "msg" is printed to standard output.
    # If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with `"Error:"`.
    #
    # See also: CheckComObjects CheckList CheckMatrix CheckBoolean CheckNumber

    if { ! [file isfile $fileName1] } {
        puts "Error: $msg (File not existent: \"$fileName1\")"
        return false
    }
    if { ! [file isfile $fileName2] } {
        puts "Error: $msg (File not existent: \"$fileName2\")"
        return false
    }

    if { [file size $fileName1] != [file size $fileName2] } {
        puts "Error: $msg (Expected size: [file size $fileName1] Have: [file size $fileName2])"
        return false
    }

    set fp1 [open $fileName1 "r"]
    set fp2 [open $fileName2 "r"]

    fconfigure $fp1 -translation binary
    fconfigure $fp2 -translation binary

    set retVal  0
    set bufSize 2048

    set str1 [read $fp1 $bufSize]
    while { 1 } {
        set str2 [read $fp2 $bufSize]
        if { $str1 ne $str2 } {
            # Files differ
            set retVal 0
            break
        }
        set str1 [read $fp1 $bufSize]
        if { $str1 eq "" } {
            # Files are identical
            set retVal 1
            break
        }
    }
    close $fp1
    close $fp2

    if { $retVal == 0 } {
        puts "Error: $msg (Files differ: \"[file tail $fileName1]\" \"[file tail $fileName2]\")"
        return false
    } else {
        if { $printCheck } {
            puts "Check: $msg (Files are identical: \"[file tail $fileName1]\" \"[file tail $fileName2]\")"
        }
    }
    return true
}

CheckList [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if two lists are identical.

CheckList expected value msg ?printCheck?
Parameters
expectedExpected list.
valueTest list.
msgMessage for test case.
printCheckPrint message for successful test case. Optional, default true.
Return value

Returns true, if both lists are identical. If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with "Check:" and the message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output. If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with "Error:".

See also

CheckComObjects, CheckMatrix, CheckBoolean, CheckNumber, CheckString

proc ::Cawt::CheckList {expected value msg {printCheck true}} {

    # Check, if two lists are identical.
    #
    # expected   - Expected list.
    # value      - Test list.
    # msg        - Message for test case.
    # printCheck - Print message for successful test case.
    #
    # Returns true, if both lists are identical.
    # If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with `"Check:"` and the
    # message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output.
    # If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with `"Error:"`.
    #
    # See also: CheckComObjects CheckMatrix CheckBoolean CheckNumber CheckString

    if { [llength $expected] != [llength $value] } {
        puts "Error: $msg (List length differ. Expected: [llength $expected] Have: [llength $value])"
        return false
    }
    set index 0
    foreach exp $expected val $value {
        if { $exp != $val } {
            puts "Error: $msg (Values differ at index $index. Expected: $exp Have: $val)"
            return false
        }
        incr index
    }
    if { $printCheck } {
        if { [llength $value] <= 4 } {
            puts "Check: $msg (Expected: $expected Have: $value)"
        } else {
            puts "Check: $msg (Lists are identical. List length: [llength $value])"
        }
    }
    return true
}

CheckMatrix [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if two matrices are identical.

CheckMatrix expected value msg ?printCheck?
Parameters
expectedExpected matrix.
valueTest matrix.
msgMessage for test case.
printCheckPrint message for successful test case. Optional, default true.
Return value

Returns true, if both matrices are identical. If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with "Check:" and the message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output. If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with "Error:".

See also

CheckComObjects, CheckList, CheckBoolean, CheckNumber, CheckString

proc ::Cawt::CheckMatrix {expected value msg {printCheck true}} {

    # Check, if two matrices are identical.
    #
    # expected   - Expected matrix.
    # value      - Test matrix.
    # msg        - Message for test case.
    # printCheck - Print message for successful test case.
    #
    # Returns true, if both matrices are identical.
    # If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with `"Check:"` and the
    # message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output.
    # If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with `"Error:"`.
    #
    # See also: CheckComObjects CheckList CheckBoolean CheckNumber CheckString

    if { [llength $expected] != [llength $value] } {
        puts "Error: $msg (Matrix rows differ. Expected: [llength $expected] Have: [llength $value])"
        return false
    }
    set row 0
    foreach expRow $expected valRow $value {
        set col 0
        foreach exp $expRow val $valRow {
            if { $exp != $val } {
                puts "Error: $msg (Values differ at row/col $row/$col. Expected: $exp Have: $val)"
                return false
            }
            incr col
        }
        incr row
    }
    if { $printCheck } {
        puts "Check: $msg (Matrices are identical. Matrix rows: [llength $value])"
    }
    return true
}

CheckNumber [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if two numerical values are identical.

CheckNumber expected value msg ?printCheck?
Parameters
expectedExpected numeric value.
valueTest numeric value.
msgMessage for test case.
printCheckPrint message for successful test case. Optional, default true.
Return value

Returns true, if both numeric values are identical. If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with "Check:" and the message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output. If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with "Error:".

See also

CheckComObjects, CheckBoolean, CheckList, CheckMatrix, CheckString

proc ::Cawt::CheckNumber {expected value msg {printCheck true}} {

    # Check, if two numerical values are identical.
    #
    # expected   - Expected numeric value.
    # value      - Test numeric value.
    # msg        - Message for test case.
    # printCheck - Print message for successful test case.
    #
    # Returns true, if both numeric values are identical.
    # If $printCheck is set to true, a line prepended with `"Check:"` and the
    # message supplied in $msg is printed to standard output.
    # If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with `"Error:"`.
    #
    # See also: CheckComObjects CheckBoolean CheckList CheckMatrix CheckString

    if { $expected != $value } {
        puts "Error: $msg (Expected: $expected Have: $value)"
        return false
    }
    if { $printCheck } {
        puts "Check: $msg (Expected: $expected Have: $value)"
    }
    return true
}

CheckString [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if two string values are identical.

CheckString expected value msg ?printCheck?
Parameters
expectedExpected string value.
valueTest string value.
msgMessage for test case.
printCheckPrint message for successful test case. Optional, default true.
Return value

Returns true, if both string values are identical. If "printCheck" is set to true, a line prepended with "Check:" and the message supplied in "msg" is printed to standard output. If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with "Error:".

See also

CheckComObjects, CheckList, CheckMatrix, CheckBoolean, CheckNumber

proc ::Cawt::CheckString {expected value msg {printCheck true}} {

    # Check, if two string values are identical.
    #
    # expected   - Expected string value.
    # value      - Test string value.
    # msg        - Message for test case.
    # printCheck - Print message for successful test case.
    #
    # Returns true, if both string values are identical.
    # If "printCheck" is set to true, a line prepended with `"Check:"` and the
    # message supplied in "msg" is printed to standard output.
    # If the check fails, return false and print message prepended with `"Error:"`.
    #
    # See also: CheckComObjects CheckList CheckMatrix CheckBoolean CheckNumber

    if { $expected ne $value } {
        puts "Error: $msg (Expected: \"$expected\" Have: \"$value\")"
        return false
    }
    if { $printCheck } {
        puts "Check: $msg (Expected: \"$expected\" Have: \"$value\")"
    }
    return true
}

ClearClipboard [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

ClearClipboard
proc ::Cawt::ClearClipboard {} {

    twapi::open_clipboard
    twapi::empty_clipboard
    twapi::close_clipboard
}

ClipboardToImg [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Copy the clipboard content into a photo image.

ClipboardToImg
Description

The photo image identifier is returned, if the clipboard content could be read correctly. Otherwise an error is thrown.

Note: The image data in the clipboard must be in BMP format. Therefore it needs the Img extension. The image must be freed by the caller with image delete, if not needed anymore.

Return value

Returns the photo image identifier.

See also

ImgToClipboard

proc ::Cawt::ClipboardToImg {} {

    # Copy the clipboard content into a photo image.
    #
    # The photo image identifier is returned, if the clipboard
    # content could be read correctly. Otherwise an error is thrown.
    #
    # **Note:**
    # The image data in the clipboard must be in `BMP` format.
    # Therefore it needs the `Img` extension.
    # The image must be freed by the caller with `image delete`,
    # if not needed anymore.
    #
    # Returns the photo image identifier.
    #
    # See also: ImgToClipboard

    variable sBmpHeaderSize

    set retVal [catch { package require Img } version]
    if { $retVal != 0 } {
        error "ClipboardToImg: Package Img not available."
    }

    twapi::open_clipboard

    # Assume clipboard content is in format 8 (CF_DIB)
    set retVal [catch { twapi::read_clipboard 8 } clipData]
    if { $retVal != 0 } {
        error "ClipboardToImg: Invalid or no content in clipboard"
    }

    # First parse the bitmap data to collect header information
    binary scan $clipData "iiissiiiiii"  size width height planes bitcount compression sizeimage  xpelspermeter ypelspermeter clrused clrimportant

    # We only handle BITMAPINFOHEADER right now (size must be 40)
    if { $size != 40 } {
        error "ClipboardToImg: Unsupported bitmap format. Header size=$size"
    }

    # We need to figure out the offset to the actual bitmap data
    # from the start of the file header. For this we need to know the
    # size of the color table which directly follows the BITMAPINFOHEADER
    if { $bitcount == 0 } {
        error "ClipboardToImg: Unsupported format: implicit JPEG or PNG"
    } elseif { $bitcount == 1 } {
        set color_table_size 2
    } elseif { $bitcount == 4 } {
        # TBD - Not sure if this is the size or the max size
        set color_table_size 16
    } elseif { $bitcount == 8 } {
        # TBD - Not sure if this is the size or the max size
        set color_table_size 256
    } elseif { $bitcount == 16 || $bitcount == 32 } {
        if { $compression == 0 } {
            # BI_RGB
            set color_table_size $clrused
        } elseif { $compression == 3 } {
            # BI_BITFIELDS
            set color_table_size 3
        } else {
            error "ClipboardToImg: Unsupported compression type '$compression' for bitcount value $bitcount"
        }
    } elseif { $bitcount == 24 } {
        set color_table_size $clrused
    } else {
        error "ClipboardToImg: Unsupported value '$bitcount' in bitmap bitcount field"
    }

    set phImg [image create photo]
    set bitmap_file_offset [expr {$sBmpHeaderSize + $size + ($color_table_size * 4)}]
    set filehdr [binary format "a2 i x2 x2 i"  "BM" [expr {$sBmpHeaderSize + [string length $clipData]}]  $bitmap_file_offset]

    append filehdr $clipData
    $phImg put $filehdr -format bmp

    twapi::close_clipboard
    return $phImg
}

ConcatFiles [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Concatenates files into one file.

ConcatFiles outFile ?args?
Parameters
outFileOutput file name.
argsList of input files.
Description

Concatenate the contents of the files specified in $args into one file $outFile.

Return value

Returns no value. If the output file could not be opened for writing or any of the input files could not be openend for reading, an error is thrown.

See also

IsUnicodeFile, SplitFile

proc ::Cawt::ConcatFiles {outFile args} {

    # Concatenates files into one file.
    #
    # outFile - Output file name.
    # args    - List of input files.
    #
    # Concatenate the contents of the files specified in $args into one
    # file $outFile.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    # If the output file could not be opened for writing
    # or any of the input files could not be openend for reading, an error
    # is thrown.
    #
    # See also: IsUnicodeFile SplitFile

    set catchVal [catch {open $outFile w} outFp]
    if { $catchVal != 0 } {
        close $inFp
        error "Could not open file \"$outFile\" for writing."
    }
    fconfigure $outFp -translation binary

    foreach fileName $args {
        set catchVal [catch {open $fileName r} fp]
        if { $catchVal != 0 } {
            close $outFp
            error "Could not open file \"$fileName\" for reading."
        }
        fconfigure $fp -translation binary
        fcopy $fp $outFp
        close $fp
    }
    close $outFp
}

CountWords [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Count words contained in a string.

CountWords str ?args?
Parameters
strString to be searched.
argsOptions described below.
-maxlength <int>Only count words having less than maxlength characters. Default: No limit.
-minlength <int>Only count words having more than minlength characters. Default: No limit.
-shownumbers <bool>If set to false, only count words which are no numbers.
-sortmode <string>Sorting mode of output list. Default: length. Possible values: dictionary, length, increasing, decreasing.
Description

Count words contained in a string.

Notes:

Return value

Returns a key-value list containing the found words and their corresponding count.

See also

::Word::CountWords

proc ::Cawt::CountWords {str args} {

    # Count words contained in a string.
    #
    # str  - String to be searched.
    # args - Options described below.
    #
    # -sortmode <string>  - Sorting mode of output list.
    #                       Default: length.
    #                       Possible values: dictionary, length, increasing, decreasing.
    # -minlength <int>    - Only count words having more than minlength characters.
    #                       Default: No limit.
    # -maxlength <int>    - Only count words having less than maxlength characters.
    #                       Default: No limit.
    # -shownumbers <bool> - If set to false, only count words which are no numbers.
    #
    # Returns a key-value list containing the found words and their
    # corresponding count.
    #
    # Count words contained in a string.
    #
    # Notes:
    #  * The definition of a word is like in Tcl command `string wordend`.
    #  * This procedure can be called as a coroutine. It yields
    #    every 1000 bytes processed. The yield return value is the
    #    number of bytes already processed.
    #    See test script `Core-04_String.tcl` for an usage example.
    #
    # See also: ::Word::CountWords

    set opts [dict create  -sortmode    "length"  -minlength   -1  -maxlength   -1  -shownumbers true  ]
    foreach { key value } $args {
        if { $value eq "" } {
            error "CountWords: No value specified for key \"$key\""
        }
        if { [dict exists $opts $key] } {
            dict set opts $key $value
        } else {
            error "CountWords: Unknown option \"$key\" specified"
        }
    }

    set wordStart 0
    set wordEnd   0

    set strLen [string length $str]
    set percent 0
    if { [info coroutine] ne "" } {
        yield 0
    }
    set thousands 1000
    set minLength [dict get $opts "-minlength"]
    set maxLength [dict get $opts "-maxlength"]
    while { $wordEnd < $strLen } {
        set wordEnd   [string wordend $str $wordStart]
        set foundWord [string trim [string range $str $wordStart [expr { $wordEnd - 1}]]]
        set wordStart $wordEnd
        set wordLen [string length $foundWord]
        if { ( $minLength < 0 || $wordLen >= $minLength ) &&  ( $maxLength < 0 || $wordLen <= $maxLength ) } {
            if { ! [dict get $opts "-shownumbers"] && [string is digit $foundWord] } {
                continue
            }
            incr wordHash($foundWord)
        }
        if { $wordEnd > $thousands } {
            incr thousands 1000
            if { [info coroutine] ne "" } {
                yield $wordEnd
            }
        }
    }
    if { [info coroutine] ne "" } {
        yield $strLen
    }

    set sortedList [lsort -dictionary [array names wordHash]]
    if { [dict get $opts "-sortmode"] eq "length" } {
        set sortedList [lsort -command Cawt::_StringLenCompare $sortedList]
    }

    set keyValueList [list]
    foreach word $sortedList {
        lappend keyValueList $word $wordHash($word)
    }
    if { [dict get $opts "-sortmode"] eq "increasing" } {
        return [lsort -stride 2 -index 1 -integer -increasing $keyValueList]
    } elseif { [dict get $opts "-sortmode"] eq "decreasing" } {
        return [lsort -stride 2 -index 1 -integer -decreasing $keyValueList]
    } else {
        return $keyValueList
    }
}

Destroy [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Destroy one or all COM objects.

Destroy ?comObj?
Parameters
comObjThe COM object to be destroyed. Optional, default "".
Description

If $comObj is an empty string, all existing COM objects are destroyed. Otherwise only the specified COM object is destroyed.

Note:

Return value

Returns no value.

See also

PushComObjects, PopComObjects

proc ::Cawt::Destroy {{comObj {}}} {

    # Destroy one or all COM objects.
    #
    # comObj - The COM object to be destroyed.
    #
    # If $comObj is an empty string, all existing COM objects are destroyed.
    # Otherwise only the specified COM object is destroyed.
    #
    # **Note:**
    #   * Twapi does not clean up generated COM object identifiers, so you
    #     have to put a call to Destroy at the end of your CAWT script.
    #     For further details about COM objects and their lifetime see the Twapi
    #     documentation.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: PushComObjects PopComObjects

    if { $comObj ne "" } {
        $comObj -destroy
    } else {
        # Delete objects in reverse order of creation, i.e. newest first.
        foreach obj [lsort -decreasing -command Cawt::_SortObjs [Cawt::GetComObjects]] {
            $obj -destroy
        }
    }
}

EmbedApp [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Embed an application into a Tk frame.

EmbedApp embedFrame ?args?
Parameters
embedFrameTk frame.
argsOptions described below.
-appidIdentifier of the application instance. Must be specified, if the application has been started via the COM interface.
-filename <string>Embed the application based on specified opened file.
-timeout <float>Timeout in seconds to wait for the application to start. Applicable only when using -filename. Default: 1 second.
-window <string>Embed the application based on a window identifier. The window identifier must be a list as returned by twapi::find_windows: { $windowHandle HWND }
Return value

Returns no value.

See also

SetEmbedTimeout, ::Ppt::OpenPres, ::Word::OpenDocument, ::Excel::OpenWorkbook

proc ::Cawt::EmbedApp {embedFrame args} {

    # Embed an application into a Tk frame.
    #
    # embedFrame - Tk frame.
    # args       - Options described below.
    #
    # -filename <string> - Embed the application based on specified opened file.
    # -window <string>   - Embed the application based on a window identifier.
    #                      The window identifier must be a list as returned by
    #                      twapi::find_windows: { $windowHandle HWND }
    # -appid             - Identifier of the application instance.
    #                      Must be specified, if the application has been started
    #                      via the COM interface.
    # -timeout <float>   - Timeout in seconds to wait for the application to start.
    #                      Applicable only when using `-filename`.
    #                      Default: 1 second.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: SetEmbedTimeout ::Ppt::OpenPres ::Word::OpenDocument ::Excel::OpenWorkbook

    variable sTimeout

    set opts [dict create  -appid    ""   -filename ""   -window   ""   -timeout  -1.0  ]


    set catchVal [catch {info level -1}]
    if { $catchVal } {
        set callerName "Main"
    } else {
        set callerProc [lindex [info level -1] 0]
        set callerName [lindex [split $callerProc "::"] end]
    }

    foreach { key value } $args {
        if { [dict exists $opts $key] } {
            if { $value eq "" } {
                error "$callerName: No value specified for key \"$key\"."
            }
            dict set opts $key $value
        } else {
            error "$callerName: Unknown option \"$key\" specified."
        }
    }

    set appId    [dict get $opts "-appid"]
    set fileName [dict get $opts "-filename"]
    set windowId [dict get $opts "-window"]
    set timeout  [dict get $opts "-timeout"]

    if { $timeout < 0.0 && [info exists sTimeout] } {
        # Global timeout has been set via SetEmbedTimeout.
        set timeout $sTimeout
    }
    if { $timeout < 0.0 } {
        # Neither SetEmbedTimeout nor -timeout has been specified.
        # Use default value.
        set timeout 1.0
    }
    set numTrys [expr { int ($timeout * 10.0) }]
    if { $numTrys < 1 } {
        set numTrys 1
    }

    if { $fileName eq "" && $windowId eq "" } {
        error "$callerName: Neither \"-filename\" nor \"-window\" option specified."
    }

    if { ! [winfo exists $embedFrame] } {
        error "$callerName: Frame \"$embedFrame\" does not exists."
    }
    if { [winfo class $embedFrame] ne "Frame" } {
        error "$callerName: \"$embedFrame\" is not a frame."
    }
    if { ! [$embedFrame cget -container] } {
        error "$callerName: Frame \"$embedFrame\" is not a container frame."
    }

    if { $fileName ne "" } {
        set shortName [file tail $fileName]
        for { set curTry 0 } { $curTry < $numTrys } { incr curTry } {
            set hndlList [twapi::find_windows -text "*${shortName}*" -match glob]
            if { [llength $hndlList] > 0 } {
                break
            }
            after 100
        }
        if { [llength $hndlList] == 0 } {
            error "$callerName: Cannot embed application with file \"$shortName\"."
        }
        set windowId [lindex $hndlList 0]
    }
    set frameHndl [twapi::tkpath_to_hwnd $embedFrame]
    twapi::SetParent $windowId $frameHndl
    bind $embedFrame <Configure>  [list Cawt::_ResizeEmbeddedWindow $appId $embedFrame $windowId %w %h]
}

GetColor [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Convert a color representation into an Office color number.

GetColor ?args?
Parameters
argsA valid color representation.
Description

Colors can be specified in one of the following representations:

NameA valid Tcl color name string, ex. black.
HexadecimalA valid Tcl hexadecimal string, ex. #00FFAA.
RGB3 integer values in the range 0 .. 255.
Office numberAn integer number with encoded RGB values.
Return value

Returns the color as an Office color number.

See also

GetColor, GetColorNames, IsHexColor, IsNameColor, IsRgbColor, IsOfficeColor

proc ::Cawt::GetColor {args} {

    # Convert a color representation into an Office color number.
    #
    # args - A valid color representation.
    #
    # Colors can be specified in one of the following representations:
    # Name          - A valid Tcl color name string, ex. `black`.
    # Hexadecimal   - A valid Tcl hexadecimal string, ex. `#00FFAA`.
    # RGB           - 3 integer values in the range 0 .. 255.
    # Office number - An integer number with encoded RGB values.
    #
    # Returns the color as an Office color number.
    #
    # See also: GetColor GetColorNames IsHexColor IsNameColor IsRgbColor IsOfficeColor

    variable sColorNameList

    if { [llength $args] == 1 } {
        set color [lindex $args 0]
        if { [Cawt IsNameColor $color] } {
            set rgbList $sColorNameList($color)
            return [Cawt RgbToOfficeColor  [lindex $rgbList 0]  [lindex $rgbList 1]  [lindex $rgbList 2]]
        } elseif { [Cawt IsHexColor $color] } {
            scan $color "#%2x%2x%2x" r g b
            return [Cawt RgbToOfficeColor $r $g $b]
        } elseif { [Cawt IsOfficeColor $color] } {
            return $color
        }
    } elseif { [llength $args] == 3 } {
        return [Cawt RgbToOfficeColor {*}$args]
    }
    error "GetColor: Invalid color representation \"$args\" specified."
}

GetColorNames [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Get all supported Tcl color names.

GetColorNames
Return value

Returns a sorted list of all supported Tcl color names.

See also

IsNameColor

proc ::Cawt::GetColorNames {} {

    # Get all supported Tcl color names.
    #
    # Returns a sorted list of all supported Tcl color names.
    #
    # See also: IsNameColor

    variable sColorNameList

    return [lsort -dictionary [array names sColorNameList]]
}

GetComObjects [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Get the COM objects currently in use as a list.

GetComObjects
Return value

Returns the COM objects currently in use as a list.

See also

IsComObject, GetNumComObjects, PrintNumComObjects, Destroy

proc ::Cawt::GetComObjects {} {

    # Get the COM objects currently in use as a list.
    #
    # Returns the COM objects currently in use as a list.
    #
    # See also: IsComObject GetNumComObjects PrintNumComObjects Destroy

    return [twapi::comobj_instances]
}

GetDotsPerInch [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Get the dots-per-inch value used for conversions.

GetDotsPerInch
Return value

Returns the dots-per-inch value used for conversions.

See also

SetDotsPerInch

proc ::Cawt::GetDotsPerInch {} {

    # Get the dots-per-inch value used for conversions.
    #
    # Returns the dots-per-inch value used for conversions.
    #
    # See also: SetDotsPerInch

    variable dotsPerInch

    return $dotsPerInch
}

GetNumComObjects [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Get the number of COM objects currently in use.

GetNumComObjects
Return value

Returns the number of COM objects currently in use.

See also

IsComObject, GetComObjects, PrintNumComObjects, Destroy

proc ::Cawt::GetNumComObjects {} {

    # Get the number of COM objects currently in use.
    #
    # Returns the number of COM objects currently in use.
    #
    # See also: IsComObject GetComObjects PrintNumComObjects Destroy

    return [llength [Cawt::GetComObjects]]
}

GetOrCreateApp [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Use or create an instance of an application.

GetOrCreateApp appName useExistingFirst
Parameters
appNameThe name of the application to be created or used.
useExistingFirstPrefer an already running application.
Description

Application names supported and tested with CAWT are:

Note:

If $useExistingFirst is set to true, it is checked, if an application instance is already running. If true, this instance is used. If no running application is available, a new instance is started.

Return value

Returns the application identifier.

See also

KillApp

proc ::Cawt::GetOrCreateApp {appName useExistingFirst} {

    # Use or create an instance of an application.
    #
    # appName          - The name of the application to be created or used.
    # useExistingFirst - Prefer an already running application.
    #
    # Application names supported and tested with CAWT are:
    #   * `Excel.Application`
    #   * `GoogleEarth.ApplicationGE`
    #   * `InternetExplorer.Application`
    #   * `Matlab.Application`
    #   * `MODI.Document`
    #   * `Outlook.Application`
    #   * `PowerPoint.Application`
    #   * `Word.Application`
    #
    # **Note:**
    #   * There are higher level functions `Open` and `OpenNew` for the
    #     CAWT sub-packages.
    #
    # If $useExistingFirst is set to true, it is checked, if an application
    # instance is already running. If true, this instance is used.
    # If no running application is available, a new instance is started.
    #
    # Returns the application identifier.
    #
    # See also: KillApp

    set foundApp false
    if { ! [HavePkg "twapi"] } {
        error "Cannot use $appName. No Twapi extension available."
    }
    if { $useExistingFirst } {
        set retVal [catch {twapi::comobj $appName -active} appId]
        if { $retVal == 0 } {
            set foundApp true
        }
    }
    if { $foundApp == false } {
        set retVal [catch {twapi::comobj $appName} appId]
    }
    if { $foundApp == true || $retVal == 0 } {
        return $appId
    }
    error "Cannot get or create $appName object."
}

GetPkgVersion [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Get the version of a CAWT sub-package.

GetPkgVersion pkgName
Parameters
pkgNameThe name of the sub-package
Return value

Returns the version of the CAWT sub-package as a string. If the package is not available, an empty string is returned.

See also

HavePkg

proc ::Cawt::GetPkgVersion {pkgName} {

    # Get the version of a CAWT sub-package.
    #
    # pkgName - The name of the sub-package
    #
    # Returns the version of the CAWT sub-package as a string.
    # If the package is not available, an empty string is returned.
    #
    # See also: HavePkg

    variable pkgInfo

    set retVal ""
    if { [HavePkg $pkgName] } {
        set retVal $pkgInfo($pkgName,version)
    }
    return $retVal
}

GetProgramByExtension [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Get path to program for a given file extension.

GetProgramByExtension extension
Parameters
extensionThe extension string (including a dot, ex. .pdf).
Return value

Returns the path to the program which is associated in the Windows registry with the file extension.

proc ::Cawt::GetProgramByExtension {extension} {

    # Get path to program for a given file extension.
    #
    # extension - The extension string (including a dot, ex. `.pdf`).
    #
    # Returns the path to the program which is associated in the Windows registry
    # with the file extension.

    set retVal [catch { package require registry } version]
    if { $retVal != 0 } {
        return ""
    }
    # Read the type name.
    set type [registry get HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\\$extension {}]
    # Work out where to look for the program.
    set path "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\\$type\\Shell\\Open\\command"
    # Read the program name.
    set prog [registry get $path {}]

    set lastSpaceIndex [expr {[string last " " $prog] - 1}]
    set progName [string trim [string range $prog 0 $lastSpaceIndex] "\""]
    if { [file executable $progName] } {
        return $progName
    }
    return ""
}

GetTmpDir [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

GetTmpDir
proc ::Cawt::GetTmpDir {} {

    global tcl_platform env

    set tmpDir ""
    # Try different environment variables.
    if { [info exists env(TMP)] && [file isdirectory $env(TMP)] } {
        set tmpDir $env(TMP)
    } elseif { [info exists env(TEMP)] && [file isdirectory $env(TEMP)] } {
        set tmpDir $env(TEMP)
    } elseif { [info exists env(TMPDIR)] && [file isdirectory $env(TMPDIR)] } {
        set tmpDir $env(TMPDIR)
    } else {
        # Last resort. These directories should be available at least.
        switch $tcl_platform(platform) {
            unix {
                if { [file isdirectory "/tmp"] } {
                    set tmpDir "/tmp"
                }
            }
        }
    }
    return [file nativename $tmpDir]
}

HavePkg [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if a CAWT sub-package is available.

HavePkg pkgName
Parameters
pkgNameThe name of the sub-package.
Return value

Returns true, if sub-package pkgName was loaded successfully. Otherwise returns false.

See also

GetPkgVersion

proc ::Cawt::HavePkg {pkgName} {

    # Check, if a CAWT sub-package is available.
    #
    # pkgName - The name of the sub-package.
    #
    # Returns true, if sub-package pkgName was loaded successfully.
    # Otherwise returns false.
    #
    # See also: GetPkgVersion

    variable pkgInfo

    if { [info exists pkgInfo($pkgName,avail)] } {
        return $pkgInfo($pkgName,avail)
    }
    return 0
}

ImgToClipboard [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Copy a photo image into the clipboard.

ImgToClipboard phImg
Parameters
phImgThe photo image identifier.
Description

If the image could not be copied to the clipboard correctly, an error is thrown.

Note: The image data is copied to the clipboard in BMP format. Therefore it needs the Img extension. If using an Img version prior to 2.0, then the base64 extension is needed, too. Img 2.0 returns image data as binary string. Img 1.4 returns image data as base64 encoded string.

Return value

Returns no value.

See also

ClipboardToImg

proc ::Cawt::ImgToClipboard {phImg} {

    # Copy a photo image into the clipboard.
    #
    # phImg - The photo image identifier.
    #
    # If the image could not be copied to the clipboard correctly,
    # an error is thrown.
    #
    # **Note:**
    # The image data is copied to the clipboard in `BMP` format.
    # Therefore it needs the `Img` extension.
    # If using an `Img` version prior to 2.0, then the
    # `base64` extension is needed, too.
    # Img 2.0 returns image data as binary string.
    # Img 1.4 returns image data as base64 encoded string.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: ClipboardToImg

    variable sBmpHeaderSize

    set retVal [catch {package require Img} imgVersion]
    if { $retVal != 0 } {
        error "ImgToClipboard: Package Img not available."
    }
    if { ! [package vsatisfies $imgVersion "2.0-"] } {
        set retVal [catch {package require base64} base64Version]
        if { $retVal != 0 } {
            error "ImgToClipboard: Package Base64 not available."
        }
    }

    # First 14 bytes are bitmapfileheader.
    if { [package vsatisfies $imgVersion "2.0-"] } {
        set data [string range [$phImg data -format bmp] $sBmpHeaderSize end]
    } else {
        set data [string range [base64::decode [$phImg data -format bmp]] $sBmpHeaderSize end]
    }
    twapi::open_clipboard
    twapi::empty_clipboard
    twapi::write_clipboard 8 $data
    twapi::close_clipboard
    Cawt WaitClipboardReady
}

InchesToPoints [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Convert inch value into points.

InchesToPoints inches
Parameters
inchesFloating point inch value to be converted to points.
Return value

Returns the corresponding value in points.

See also

SetDotsPerInch, CentiMetersToPoints, PointsToInches

proc ::Cawt::InchesToPoints {inches} {

    # Convert inch value into points.
    #
    # inches - Floating point inch value to be converted to points.
    #
    # Returns the corresponding value in points.
    #
    # See also: SetDotsPerInch CentiMetersToPoints PointsToInches

    variable dotsPerInch

    return [expr {$inches * double($dotsPerInch)}]
}

IsAppIdValid [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if an application identifier is valid.

IsAppIdValid appId
Parameters
appIdThe application identifier.
Return value

Returns true, if $appId is valid. Otherwise returns false.

See also

IsComObject, GetComObjects, GetNumComObjects

proc ::Cawt::IsAppIdValid {appId} {

    # Check, if an application identifier is valid.
    #
    # appId - The application identifier.
    #
    # Returns true, if $appId is valid.
    # Otherwise returns false.
    #
    # See also: IsComObject GetComObjects GetNumComObjects

    set catchVal [catch { $appId -default }]
    if { $catchVal != 0 } {
        return false
    }
    return true
}

IsComObject [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if parameter is a COM object.

IsComObject comObj
Parameters
comObjThe COM object.
Return value

Returns true, if $comObj is a COM object. Otherwise returns false.

See also

IsAppIdValid, GetComObjects, GetNumComObjects

proc ::Cawt::IsComObject {comObj} {

    # Check, if parameter is a COM object.
    #
    # comObj - The COM object.
    #
    # Returns true, if $comObj is a COM object.
    # Otherwise returns false.
    #
    # See also: IsAppIdValid GetComObjects GetNumComObjects

    return [expr { [twapi::comobj? $comObj] && ! [$comObj -isnull] } ]
}

IsHexColor [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if specified color is a valid Tcl hexadecimal color string.

IsHexColor color
Parameters
colorThe Tcl color string as hexadecimal representation, ex. #0ACCF0.
Return value

Returns true, if supplied string is a valid color string, otherwise false.

See also

GetColor, GetColorNames, IsNameColor, IsRgbColor, IsOfficeColor

proc ::Cawt::IsHexColor {color} {

    # Check, if specified color is a valid Tcl hexadecimal color string.
    #
    # color - The Tcl color string as hexadecimal representation, ex. `#0ACCF0`.
    #
    # Returns true, if supplied string is a valid color string, otherwise false.
    #
    # See also: GetColor GetColorNames IsNameColor IsRgbColor IsOfficeColor

    if { [string index $color 0] eq "#" } {
        scan $color "#%2x%2x%2x" r g b
        return [Cawt::_IsValidRgb $r $g $b]
    }
    return false
}

IsNameColor [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if specified color is a valid Tcl color name.

IsNameColor color
Parameters
colorThe Tcl color name as a string, ex. black.
Return value

Returns true, if supplied string is a valid color name, otherwise false.

See also

GetColor, GetColorNames, IsHexColor, IsRgbColor, IsOfficeColor

proc ::Cawt::IsNameColor {color} {

    # Check, if specified color is a valid Tcl color name.
    #
    # color - The Tcl color name as a string, ex. `black`.
    #
    # Returns true, if supplied string is a valid color name, otherwise false.
    #
    # See also: GetColor GetColorNames IsHexColor IsRgbColor IsOfficeColor

    variable sColorNameList

    return [info exists sColorNameList($color)]
}

IsoDateToOfficeDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return ISO date string as Office date.

IsoDateToOfficeDate isoDate
Parameters
isoDateDate string in format %Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as floating point number representing days since 1900/01/01.

See also

OfficeDateToIsoDate, IsoDateToSeconds, IsoDateToXmlDate

proc ::Cawt::IsoDateToOfficeDate {isoDate} {

    # Return ISO date string as Office date.
    #
    # isoDate - Date string in format `%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as floating point number
    # representing days since 1900/01/01.
    #
    # See also: OfficeDateToIsoDate IsoDateToSeconds IsoDateToXmlDate

    return [Cawt::SecondsToOfficeDate [Cawt::IsoDateToSeconds $isoDate]]
}

IsoDateToOutlookDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Obsolete: Replaced with IsoDateToOfficeDate in version 2.4.4

IsoDateToOutlookDate isoDate
Parameters
isoDateDate string in format %Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as floating point number representing days since 1900/01/01.

See also

OutlookDateToIsoDate, IsoDateToSeconds, IsoDateToXmlDate

proc ::Cawt::IsoDateToOutlookDate {isoDate} {

    # Obsolete: Replaced with [IsoDateToOfficeDate] in version 2.4.4
    #
    # isoDate - Date string in format `%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as floating point number
    # representing days since `1900/01/01`.
    #
    # See also: OutlookDateToIsoDate IsoDateToSeconds IsoDateToXmlDate

    return [Cawt::SecondsToOfficeDate [Cawt::IsoDateToSeconds $isoDate]]
}

IsoDateToSeconds [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return ISO date string as seconds.

IsoDateToSeconds isoDate
Parameters
isoDateDate string in format %Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.
Return value

Returns corresponding seconds as integer.

See also

SecondsToIsoDate, XmlDateToSeconds, OfficeDateToSeconds

proc ::Cawt::IsoDateToSeconds {isoDate} {

    # Return ISO date string as seconds.
    #
    # isoDate - Date string in format `%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding seconds as integer.
    #
    # See also: SecondsToIsoDate XmlDateToSeconds OfficeDateToSeconds

    return [clock scan $isoDate -format {%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S}]
}

IsoDateToXmlDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return ISO date string as XML date string.

IsoDateToXmlDate isoDate
Parameters
isoDateDate string in format %Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as XML date string.

See also

XmlDateToIsoDate, IsoDateToSeconds, IsoDateToOfficeDate

proc ::Cawt::IsoDateToXmlDate {isoDate} {

    # Return ISO date string as XML date string.
    #
    # isoDate - Date string in format `%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as XML date string.
    #
    # See also: XmlDateToIsoDate IsoDateToSeconds IsoDateToOfficeDate

    return [Cawt::SecondsToXmlDate [Cawt::IsoDateToSeconds $isoDate]]
}

IsOfficeColor [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if specified color is a valid Office color number.

IsOfficeColor color
Parameters
colorThe Office color number.
Return value

Returns true, if supplied string is a valid color string, otherwise false.

See also

GetColor, GetColorNames, IsHexColor, IsNameColor, IsRgbColor

proc ::Cawt::IsOfficeColor {color} {

    # Check, if specified color is a valid Office color number.
    #
    # color - The Office color number.
    #
    # Returns true, if supplied string is a valid color string, otherwise false.
    #
    # See also: GetColor GetColorNames IsHexColor IsNameColor IsRgbColor

    if { [string is integer $color] } {
        set r [expr { (int ($color))       & 0xFF }]
        set g [expr { (int ($color) >>  8) & 0xFF }]
        set b [expr { (int ($color) >> 16) & 0xFF }]
        return [Cawt::_IsValidRgb $r $g $b]
    }
    return false
}

IsRgbColor [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if specified color is a valid RGB representation.

IsRgbColor r g b
Parameters
rThe red component of the color.
gThe green component of the color.
bThe blue component of the color.
Description

The r, g and b values are specified as integers in the range 0 .. 255.

Return value

Returns true, if supplied values are in the supported range, otherwise false.

See also

GetColor, GetColorNames, IsHexColor, IsNameColor, IsOfficeColor

proc ::Cawt::IsRgbColor {r g b} {

    # Check, if specified color is a valid RGB representation.
    #
    # r - The red component of the color.
    # g - The green component of the color.
    # b - The blue component of the color.
    #
    # The r, g and b values are specified as integers in the
    # range 0 .. 255.
    #
    # Returns true, if supplied values are in the supported range, otherwise false.
    #
    # See also: GetColor GetColorNames IsHexColor IsNameColor IsOfficeColor

    return [Cawt::_IsValidRgb $r $g $b]
}

IsUnicodeFile [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if a file is encoded in Unicode.

IsUnicodeFile fileName
Parameters
fileNameFile to check encoding.
Description

Unicode encoding is detected by checking the BOM. If the first two bytes are FF FE, the file seems to be a Unicode file.

Return value

Returns true, if file is encoded in Unicode, otherwise false.

See also

SplitFile, ConcatFiles

proc ::Cawt::IsUnicodeFile {fileName} {

    # Check, if a file is encoded in Unicode.
    #
    # fileName - File to check encoding.
    #
    # Unicode encoding is detected by checking the BOM.
    # If the first two bytes are `FF FE`, the file seems to be
    # a Unicode file.
    #
    # Returns true, if file is encoded in Unicode, otherwise false.
    #
    # See also: SplitFile ConcatFiles

    set catchVal [catch {open $fileName r} fp]
    if { $catchVal != 0 } {
        error "Could not open file \"$fileName\" for reading."
    }
    fconfigure $fp -translation binary
    set bom [read $fp 2]
    close $fp
    binary scan $bom "cc" bom1 bom2
    set bom1 [expr {$bom1 & 0xFF}]
    set bom2 [expr {$bom2 & 0xFF}]
    if { [format "%02X%02X" $bom1 $bom2] eq "FFFE" } {
        return true
    }
    return false
}

IsValidId [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Obsolete: Replaced with IsComObject in version 2.0.0

IsValidId comObj
Parameters
comObjNot documented.
proc ::Cawt::IsValidId {comObj} {

    # Obsolete: Replaced with [IsComObject] in version 2.0.0

    return [IsComObject $comObj]
}

IsValidUrlAddress [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Check, if supplied address is a valid URL.

IsValidUrlAddress address
Parameters
addressThe URL address.
Return value

Returns true, if $address is a valid URL. Otherwise returns false.

See also

::Word::GetHyperlinksAsDict

proc ::Cawt::IsValidUrlAddress {address} {

    # Check, if supplied address is a valid URL.
    #
    # address - The URL address.
    #
    # Returns true, if $address is a valid URL.
    # Otherwise returns false.
    #
    # See also: ::Word::GetHyperlinksAsDict

    variable httpInitialized

    # Internal note: The algorithm used in this procedure is
    # also used in a slightly modified way using caching in
    # CawtWord::GetHyperlinksAsDict.

    if { ! $httpInitialized } {
        package require http
        # Needed to check http and https links.
        http::register https 443 [list ::twapi::tls_socket]
        set httpInitialized true
    }

    lassign [split $address "#"] address subAddress
    if { $subAddress eq "" } {
        set catchVal [catch {  http::geturl $address -validate true -strict false } token]
    } else {
        set catchVal [catch { http::geturl $address } token]
        if { $catchVal == 0 } {
            set htmlData [http::data $token]
            # Search for <a name="subAddress"> occurences.
            set exp {<[\s]*a[\s]+name=([^\s>]+)[\s]*>}
            set matchList [regexp -all -inline -nocase -- $exp $htmlData]
            set catchVal 1
            foreach { overall match } $matchList {
                set matchStr [string trim $match "\"\'"]
                if { $matchStr eq $subAddress } {
                    set catchVal 0
                    break
                }
            }
        }
    }
    set valid false
    if { $catchVal == 0 } {
        if { [http::ncode $token] < 400 } {
            set valid true
        }
    }
    http::cleanup $token
    return $valid
}

KillApp [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Kill all running instances of an application.

KillApp progName
Parameters
progNameThe application's program name, as shown in the task manager.
Return value

Returns no value.

See also

GetOrCreateApp

proc ::Cawt::KillApp {progName} {

    # Kill all running instances of an application.
    #
    # progName - The application's program name, as shown in the task manager.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: GetOrCreateApp

    set pids [concat [twapi::get_process_ids -name $progName]  [twapi::get_process_ids -path $progName]]
    foreach pid $pids {
        # Catch the error in case process does not exist any more
        catch {twapi::end_process $pid -force}
    }
}

OfficeColorToRgb [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Convert an Office color number into a RGB color list.

OfficeColorToRgb color
Parameters
colorThe Office color number.
Return value

Returns the color as a list of r, b and b values. The r, g and b values are returned as integers in the range 0 .. 255.

See also

RgbToOfficeColor, GetColor

proc ::Cawt::OfficeColorToRgb {color} {

    # Convert an Office color number into a RGB color list.
    #
    # color - The Office color number.
    #
    # Returns the color as a list of r, b and b values.
    # The r, g and b values are returned as integers in the
    # range 0 .. 255.
    #
    # See also: RgbToOfficeColor GetColor

    set r [expr { (int ($color))       & 0xFF }]
    set g [expr { (int ($color) >>  8) & 0xFF }]
    set b [expr { (int ($color) >> 16) & 0xFF }]
    return [list $r $g $b]
}

OfficeDateToIsoDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return Office date as ISO date string.

OfficeDateToIsoDate officeDate
Parameters
officeDateFloating point number representing days since 1900/01/01.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as ISO date string.

See also

IsoDateToOfficeDate, OfficeDateToSeconds

proc ::Cawt::OfficeDateToIsoDate {officeDate} {

    # Return Office date as ISO date string.
    #
    # officeDate - Floating point number representing days since `1900/01/01`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as ISO date string.
    #
    # See also: IsoDateToOfficeDate OfficeDateToSeconds

    return [Cawt::SecondsToIsoDate [Cawt::OfficeDateToSeconds $officeDate]]
}

OfficeDateToSeconds [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return Office date as seconds.

OfficeDateToSeconds officeDate
Parameters
officeDateFloating point number representing days since 1900/01/01.
Return value

Returns corresponding seconds as integer.

See also

SecondsToOfficeDate, IsoDateToSeconds, XmlDateToSeconds

proc ::Cawt::OfficeDateToSeconds {officeDate} {

    # Return Office date as seconds.
    #
    # officeDate - Floating point number representing days since `1900/01/01`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding seconds as integer.
    #
    # See also: SecondsToOfficeDate IsoDateToSeconds XmlDateToSeconds

    variable sOfficeDate

    set diffDays [expr { $officeDate - $sOfficeDate(Day) }]
    return [expr { $sOfficeDate(Sec) + int ($diffDays * 60.0 * 60.0 * 24.0) }]
}

OutlookDateToIsoDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Obsolete: Replaced with OfficeDateToIsoDate in version 2.4.4

OutlookDateToIsoDate outlookDate
Parameters
outlookDateFloating point number representing days since 1900/01/01.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as ISO date string.

See also

IsoDateToOutlookDate, OutlookDateToSeconds

proc ::Cawt::OutlookDateToIsoDate {outlookDate} {

    # Obsolete: Replaced with [OfficeDateToIsoDate] in version 2.4.4
    #
    # outlookDate - Floating point number representing days since `1900/01/01`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as ISO date string.
    #
    # See also: IsoDateToOutlookDate OutlookDateToSeconds

    return [Cawt::SecondsToIsoDate [Cawt::OfficeDateToSeconds $outlookDate]]
}

OutlookDateToSeconds [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Obsolete: Replaced with OfficeDateToSeconds in version 2.4.4

OutlookDateToSeconds outlookDate
Parameters
outlookDateFloating point number representing days since 1900/01/01.
Return value

Returns corresponding seconds as integer.

See also

SecondsToOutlookDate, IsoDateToSeconds, XmlDateToSeconds

proc ::Cawt::OutlookDateToSeconds {outlookDate} {

    # Obsolete: Replaced with [OfficeDateToSeconds] in version 2.4.4
    #
    # outlookDate - Floating point number representing days since `1900/01/01`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding seconds as integer.
    #
    # See also: SecondsToOutlookDate IsoDateToSeconds XmlDateToSeconds

    return [Cawt::OfficeDateToSeconds $outlookDate]
}

PointsToCentiMeters [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Convert value in points into centimeters.

PointsToCentiMeters points
Parameters
pointsFloating point value to be converted to centimeters.
Return value

Returns the corresponding value in centimeters.

See also

SetDotsPerInch, InchesToPoints, CentiMetersToPoints

proc ::Cawt::PointsToCentiMeters {points} {

    # Convert value in points into centimeters.
    #
    # points - Floating point value to be converted to centimeters.
    #
    # Returns the corresponding value in centimeters.
    #
    # See also: SetDotsPerInch InchesToPoints CentiMetersToPoints

    variable dotsPerInch

    return [expr {$points * 2.54 / double($dotsPerInch)}]
}

PointsToInches [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Convert value in points into inches.

PointsToInches points
Parameters
pointsFloating point value to be converted to inches.
Return value

Returns the corresponding value in inches.

See also

SetDotsPerInch, CentiMetersToPoints, InchesToPoints

proc ::Cawt::PointsToInches {points} {

    # Convert value in points into inches.
    #
    # points - Floating point value to be converted to inches.
    #
    # Returns the corresponding value in inches.
    #
    # See also: SetDotsPerInch CentiMetersToPoints InchesToPoints

    variable dotsPerInch

    return [expr {$points / double($dotsPerInch)}]
}

PopComObjects [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Pop last entry from COM objects stack.

PopComObjects ?printStack?
Parameters
printStackPrint stack content after popping onto stdout. Optional, default false.
Description

Pop last entry from COM objects stack and remove all COM objects currently in use which are not contained in the popped entry.

Return value

Returns no value.

See also

PushComObjects

proc ::Cawt::PopComObjects {{printStack false}} {

    # Pop last entry from COM objects stack.
    #
    # printStack - Print stack content after popping onto stdout.
    #
    # Pop last entry from COM objects stack and
    # remove all COM objects currently in use which
    # are not contained in the popped entry.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: PushComObjects

    variable comObjStack

    set lastEntry [lindex $comObjStack end]
    set comObjStack [lrange $comObjStack 0 end-1]
    foreach comObj [lsort -increasing -command Cawt::_SortObjs [Cawt::GetComObjects]] {
        if { [lsearch -exact $lastEntry $comObj] < 0 } {
            Cawt Destroy $comObj
        }
    }
    if { $printStack } {
        Cawt::_PrintComObjStack "PopComObjects"
    }
}

PrintNumComObjects [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Print the number of currently available COM objects to stdout.

PrintNumComObjects
Return value

Returns no value.

See also

IsComObject, GetComObjects, GetNumComObjects, Destroy

proc ::Cawt::PrintNumComObjects {} {

    # Print the number of currently available COM objects to stdout.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: IsComObject GetComObjects GetNumComObjects Destroy

    puts "Number of COM objects: [Cawt::GetNumComObjects]"
}

PushComObjects [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Push current list of COM objects onto a stack.

PushComObjects ?printStack?
Parameters
printStackPrint stack content after pushing onto stdout. Optional, default false.
Return value

Returns no value.

See also

PopComObjects

proc ::Cawt::PushComObjects {{printStack false}} {

    # Push current list of COM objects onto a stack.
    #
    # printStack - Print stack content after pushing onto stdout.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: PopComObjects

    variable comObjStack

    lappend comObjStack [lsort -increasing -command Cawt::_SortObjs [Cawt::GetComObjects]]

    if { $printStack } {
        Cawt::_PrintComObjStack "PushComObjects"
    }
}

RgbToOfficeColor [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Convert a RGB color into an Office color number.

RgbToOfficeColor r g b
Parameters
rThe red component of the color.
gThe green component of the color.
bThe blue component of the color.
Description

The r, g and b values are specified as integers in the range 0 .. 255.

Return value

Returns the color as an Office color integer number.

See also

OfficeColorToRgb, GetColor

proc ::Cawt::RgbToOfficeColor {r g b} {

    # Convert a RGB color into an Office color number.
    #
    # r - The red component of the color.
    # g - The green component of the color.
    # b - The blue component of the color.
    #
    # The r, g and b values are specified as integers in the
    # range 0 .. 255.
    #
    # Returns the color as an Office color integer number.
    #
    # See also: OfficeColorToRgb GetColor

    return [expr {int ($b) << 16 | int ($g) << 8 | int($r)}]
}

SecondsToIsoDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return date in seconds as ISO date string.

SecondsToIsoDate sec
Parameters
secDate in seconds as returned by clock seconds.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as ISO date string.

See also

IsoDateToSeconds, SecondsToXmlDate, SecondsToOfficeDate

proc ::Cawt::SecondsToIsoDate {sec} {

    # Return date in seconds as ISO date string.
    #
    # sec - Date in seconds as returned by `clock seconds`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as ISO date string.
    #
    # See also: IsoDateToSeconds SecondsToXmlDate SecondsToOfficeDate

    return [clock format $sec -format {%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S}]
}

SecondsToOfficeDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return date in seconds as Office date.

SecondsToOfficeDate sec
Parameters
secDate in seconds as returned by clock seconds.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as floating point number representing days since 1900/01/01.

See also

OfficeDateToSeconds, SecondsToIsoDate, SecondsToXmlDate

proc ::Cawt::SecondsToOfficeDate {sec} {

    # Return date in seconds as Office date.
    #
    # sec - Date in seconds as returned by `clock seconds`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as floating point number
    # representing days since `1900/01/01`.
    #
    # See also: OfficeDateToSeconds SecondsToIsoDate SecondsToXmlDate

    variable sOfficeDate

    set diffSecs [expr { $sec - $sOfficeDate(Sec) }]
    return [expr { $sOfficeDate(Day) + $diffSecs / 60.0 / 60.0 / 24.0 }]
}

SecondsToOutlookDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Obsolete: Replaced with SecondsToOfficeDate in version 2.4.4

SecondsToOutlookDate sec
Parameters
secDate in seconds as returned by clock seconds.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as floating point number representing days since 1900/01/01.

See also

OutlookDateToSeconds, SecondsToIsoDate, SecondsToXmlDate

proc ::Cawt::SecondsToOutlookDate {sec} {

    # Obsolete: Replaced with [SecondsToOfficeDate] in version 2.4.4
    #
    # sec - Date in seconds as returned by `clock seconds`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as floating point number
    # representing days since `1900/01/01`.
    #
    # See also: OutlookDateToSeconds SecondsToIsoDate SecondsToXmlDate

    return [Cawt::SecondsToOfficeDate $sec]
}

SecondsToXmlDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return date in seconds as XML date string.

SecondsToXmlDate sec
Parameters
secDate in seconds as returned by clock seconds.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as XML date string.

See also

XmlDateToSeconds, SecondsToIsoDate, SecondsToOfficeDate

proc ::Cawt::SecondsToXmlDate {sec} {

    # Return date in seconds as XML date string.
    #
    # sec - Date in seconds as returned by `clock seconds`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as XML date string.
    #
    # See also: XmlDateToSeconds SecondsToIsoDate SecondsToOfficeDate

    return [clock format $sec -format {%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.000Z}]
}

SetClipboardWaitTime [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Set the time to wait until clipboard content is ready.

SetClipboardWaitTime waitTime
Parameters
waitTimeWait time in milliseconds.
Return value

Returns no value.

See also

WaitClipboardReady

proc ::Cawt::SetClipboardWaitTime {waitTime} {

    # Set the time to wait until clipboard content is ready.
    #
    # waitTime - Wait time in milliseconds.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: WaitClipboardReady

    variable sWaitTime

    set sWaitTime [expr int($waitTime)]
}

SetDotsPerInch [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Set the dots-per-inch value used for conversions.

SetDotsPerInch dpi
Parameters
dpiInteger dpi value.
Description

If the dpi value is not explicitely set with this procedure, it's default value is 72.

Return value

Returns no value.

See also

GetDotsPerInch

proc ::Cawt::SetDotsPerInch {dpi} {

    # Set the dots-per-inch value used for conversions.
    #
    # dpi - Integer dpi value.
    #
    # If the dpi value is not explicitely set with this procedure,
    # it's default value is 72.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: GetDotsPerInch

    variable dotsPerInch

    set dotsPerInch $dpi
}

SetEmbedTimeout [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Set the timeout to wait for the embedded application to start.

SetEmbedTimeout timeout
Parameters
timeoutTimeout in seconds.
Return value

Returns no value.

See also

EmbedApp

proc ::Cawt::SetEmbedTimeout {timeout} {

    # Set the timeout to wait for the embedded application to start.
    #
    # timeout - Timeout in seconds.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: EmbedApp

    variable sTimeout

    set sTimeout $timeout
    if { $sTimeout <= 0.0 } {
        set sTimeout 1.0
    }
}

SetEventCallback [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Set an event callback procedure.

SetEventCallback appId callback
Parameters
appIdThe application identifier.
callbackThe event callback procedure.
Description

If $callback is the empty string, an existing event callback is disabled.

The $callback procedure must have an args argument as shown in the following example:

proc PrintEvent { args } {
    puts $args
}

set appId [Excel Open]
Cawt SetEventCallback $appId PrintEvent
Return value

Returns no value.

proc ::Cawt::SetEventCallback {appId callback} {

    # Set an event callback procedure.
    #
    # appId    - The application identifier.
    # callback - The event callback procedure.
    #
    # If $callback is the empty string, an existing event
    # callback is disabled.
    #
    # The $callback procedure must have an `args` argument
    # as shown in the following example:
    #     proc PrintEvent { args } {
    #         puts $args
    #     }
    #
    #     set appId [Excel Open]
    #     Cawt SetEventCallback $appId PrintEvent
    #
    # Returns no value.

    variable sBindId

    if { [info exists sBindId] } {
        $appId -unbind $sBindId
    }
    if { $callback ne "" } {
        set sBindId [$appId -bind $callback]
    }
}

SplitFile [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Split a file into several output files.

SplitFile inFile ?maxFileSize? ?outFilePrefix?
Parameters
inFileInput file name.
maxFileSizeMaximum size of output files in bytes. Optional, default 2048.
outFilePrefixPrefix for output file names. Optional, default "".
Description

Split the content of the file specified in $inFile into several output files. The output files have a maximum size of $maxFileSize and are named as follows: $outFilePrefix.00001, $outFilePrefix.00002, ...

Return value

Returns the generated file names as a list. If the input file could not be opened for reading or any of the output files could not be openend for writing, an error is thrown.

See also

IsUnicodeFile, ConcatFiles

proc ::Cawt::SplitFile {inFile {maxFileSize 2048} {outFilePrefix {}}} {

    # Split a file into several output files.
    #
    # inFile        - Input file name.
    # maxFileSize   - Maximum size of output files in bytes.
    # outFilePrefix - Prefix for output file names.
    #
    # Split the content of the file specified in $inFile into several
    # output files. The output files have a maximum size of $maxFileSize and
    # are named as follows: $outFilePrefix.00001, $outFilePrefix.00002, ...
    #
    # Returns the generated file names as a list.
    # If the input file could not be opened for reading
    # or any of the output files could not be openend for
    # writing, an error is thrown.
    #
    # See also: IsUnicodeFile ConcatFiles

    set catchVal [catch {open $inFile r} inFp]
    if { $catchVal != 0 } {
        error "Could not open file \"$inFile\" for reading."
    }
    fconfigure $inFp -translation binary

    if { $outFilePrefix ne "" } {
        set outFileName $outFilePrefix
    } else {
        set outFileName $inFile
    }
    set count 1
    set fileList [list]
    while { 1 } {
        set str [read $inFp $maxFileSize]
        if { $str ne "" } {
            set fileName [format "%s-%05d" $outFileName $count]
            set catchVal [catch {open $fileName w} outFp]
            if { $catchVal != 0 } {
                close $inFp
                error "Could not open file \"$fileName\" for writing."
            }
            fconfigure $outFp -translation binary
            puts -nonewline $outFp $str
            close $outFp
            lappend fileList $fileName
            incr count
        }
        if { [eof $inFp] } {
            break
        }
    }
    close $inFp
    return $fileList
}

TclBool [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Cast a value to a boolean.

TclBool val
Parameters
valThe value to be casted.
Return value

Returns true, if $val is not equal to zero or true. Otherwise returns false.

See also

TclInt, TclString

proc ::Cawt::TclBool {val} {

    # Cast a value to a boolean.
    #
    # val - The value to be casted.
    #
    # Returns true, if $val is not equal to zero or true.
    # Otherwise returns false.
    #
    # See also: TclInt TclString

    return [twapi::tclcast boolean $val]
}

TclInt [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Cast a value to an integer with boolean range.

TclInt val
Parameters
valThe value to be casted.
Return value

Returns 1, if $val is not equal to zero or true. Otherwise returns 0.

See also

TclBool, TclString

proc ::Cawt::TclInt {val} {

    # Cast a value to an integer with boolean range.
    #
    # val - The value to be casted.
    #
    # Returns 1, if $val is not equal to zero or true.
    # Otherwise returns 0.
    #
    # See also: TclBool TclString

    set tmp 0
    if { $val } {
        set tmp 1
    }
    return $tmp
}

TclString [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Cast a value to a string.

TclString val
Parameters
valThe value to be casted.
Return value

Returns casted string in a format usable for the COM interface.

See also

TclInt, TclBool

proc ::Cawt::TclString {val} {

    # Cast a value to a string.
    #
    # val - The value to be casted.
    #
    # Returns casted string in a format usable for the COM interface.
    #
    # See also: TclInt TclBool

    variable pkgInfo

    if { $pkgInfo(haveStringCast) } {
        return [twapi::tclcast bstr $val]
    } else {
        return [twapi::tclcast string $val]
    }
}

ValueToPoints [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Convert a value into points.

ValueToPoints value
Parameters
valueFloating point value to be converted to points.
Description

Example:

 ValueToPoints 2c
 ValueToPoints 1.5i
Return value

Returns the corresponding value in points.

See also

CentiMetersToPoints, InchesToPoints

proc ::Cawt::ValueToPoints {value} {

    # Convert a value into points.
    #
    # value - Floating point value to be converted to points.
    #
    # * If the value is followed by `i`, it is interpreted as inches.
    # * If the value is followed by `c`, it is interpreted as centimeters.
    # * If the value is a simple floating point number or followed by `p`,
    #   it is interpreted as points, i.e. the pure value is returned.
    #
    # Example:
    #      ValueToPoints 2c
    #      ValueToPoints 1.5i
    #
    # Returns the corresponding value in points.
    #
    # See also: CentiMetersToPoints InchesToPoints

    if { [string index $value end] eq "c" } {
        return [Cawt::CentiMetersToPoints [string range $value 0 end-1]]
    } elseif { [string index $value end] eq "i" } {
        return [Cawt::InchesToPoints [string range $value 0 end-1]]
    } elseif { [string index $value end] eq "p" } {
        return [string range $value 0 end-1]
    } elseif { [string is double $value] } {
        return $value
    } else {
        error "Invalid value \"$value\" specified."
    }
}

WaitClipboardReady [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Wait until clipboard content is ready.

WaitClipboardReady
Description

Note: Currently this is simply implemented by waiting a specified amount of milliseconds, which can be specified by SetClipboardWaitTime. Default value is 200 milliseconds.

Return value

Returns no value.

See also

SetClipboardWaitTime

proc ::Cawt::WaitClipboardReady {} {

    # Wait until clipboard content is ready.
    #
    # **Note:**
    # Currently this is simply implemented by waiting a specified amount
    # of milliseconds, which can be specified by [SetClipboardWaitTime].
    # Default value is 200 milliseconds.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: SetClipboardWaitTime

    variable sWaitTime

    after $sWaitTime
}

XmlDateToIsoDate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return XML date string as ISO date string.

XmlDateToIsoDate xmlDate
Parameters
xmlDateDate string in format %Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.000Z.
Return value

Returns corresponding date as ISO date string.

See also

IsoDateToXmlDate, XmlDateToSeconds

proc ::Cawt::XmlDateToIsoDate {xmlDate} {

    # Return XML date string as ISO date string.
    #
    # xmlDate - Date string in format `%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.000Z`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding date as ISO date string.
    #
    # See also: IsoDateToXmlDate XmlDateToSeconds

    return [Cawt::SecondsToIsoDate [XmlDateToSeconds $xmlDate]]
}

XmlDateToSeconds [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Return XML date string as seconds.

XmlDateToSeconds xmlDate
Parameters
xmlDateDate string in format %Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.000Z.
Return value

Returns corresponding seconds as integer.

See also

SecondsToXmlDate, IsoDateToSeconds, OfficeDateToSeconds

proc ::Cawt::XmlDateToSeconds {xmlDate} {

    # Return XML date string as seconds.
    #
    # xmlDate - Date string in format `%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.000Z`.
    #
    # Returns corresponding seconds as integer.
    #
    # See also: SecondsToXmlDate IsoDateToSeconds OfficeDateToSeconds

    return [clock scan $xmlDate -format {%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.000Z}]
}

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Interpolate [::Cawt]Top, Main, Index

Method summary
constructorConstructor for the class.
destructorDestructor for the class.
AddControlPointAdd a new control point to the interpolation curve.
ClearClear all control points of the interpolation curve.
ControlPointExistsCheck, if a control point exists in the interpolation curve.
DeleteControlPointDelete a control point of the interpolation curve.
GetControlPointsGet the list of control points of the interpolation curve.
GetInterpolatedValueGet an interpolated value of the curve at a specific sample point.
GetInterpolatedValuesGet interpolated values of the interpolation curve.
GetInterpolationTypeGet the interpolation type of the interpolation curve.
GetInterpolationTypesGet the supported interpolation types.
GetNumControlPointsGet the number of control points of the interpolation curve.
SetInterpolationTypeSet the interpolation type of the interpolation curve.

constructor [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Create an instance of an interpolation curve.

Interpolate create OBJNAME ?args?
Interpolate new ?args?
Parameters
argsList of x y pairs specifying the control points of the interpolation curve.
Description

An interpolation curve is comprised of one or more control points. The control points are 2-dimensional values:

^  (Reflection value)
|
|         + y2
|
|                   + y3
|
|  + y1
|
|
----------------------->
   x1     x2        x3   (Waveband)

Control points can be added to an interpolation curve by specifying them directly in the $args argument of the constructor or by adding them with method AddControlPoint. The control points can be given in any order. They are automatically sorted by their x values.

The interpolation curve can be sampled with different interpolation methods. Currently supported are linear and cubic spline interpolation, see SetInterpolationType.

Return value

Returns no value.

See also

destructor, AddControlPoint, SetInterpolationType

method constructor {args} {

    # Create an instance of an interpolation curve.
    #
    # args - List of `x y` pairs specifying the control points of the
    #        interpolation curve.
    #
    # An interpolation curve is comprised of one or more control points.
    # The control points are 2-dimensional values:
    # * The x values are increasing, but typically not equidistant.
    # * The y values hold the corresponding (measurement) values.
    # Possible examples are time vs. speed or waveband vs. reflection parameter.
    #
    # ```
    # ^  (Reflection value)
    # |
    # |         + y2
    # |
    # |                   + y3
    # |
    # |  + y1
    # |
    # |
    # ----------------------->
    #    x1     x2        x3   (Waveband)
    # ```
    #
    # Control points can be added to an interpolation curve by specifying
    # them directly in the $args argument of the constructor or by adding
    # them with method [AddControlPoint].
    # The control points can be given in any order. They are automatically
    # sorted by their `x` values.
    #
    # The interpolation curve can be sampled with different interpolation methods.
    # Currently supported are linear and cubic spline interpolation, see
    # [SetInterpolationType].
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: destructor AddControlPoint SetInterpolationType

    my Init
    foreach { x y } $args {
        my AddControlPoint $x $y
    }
}

destructor [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Delete the instance of the interpolation curve.

OBJECT destroy
Return value

Returns no value.

See also

constructor, DeleteControlPoint, Clear

method destructor {} {

    # Delete the instance of the interpolation curve.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: constructor DeleteControlPoint Clear

    my Clear
}

AddControlPoint [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Add a new control point to the interpolation curve.

OBJECT AddControlPoint x y
Parameters
xx value of the control point.
yy value of the control point.
Description

The control points can be given in any order. They are automatically sorted by their x values.

If a control point with $x value already exists, it is overwritten with the new $y value.

Return value

Returns no value.

See also

constructor, DeleteControlPoint, ControlPointExists

method AddControlPoint {x y} {

    # Add a new control point to the interpolation curve.
    #
    # x - x value of the control point.
    # y - y value of the control point.
    #
    # The control points can be given in any order. They are automatically
    # sorted by their `x` values.
    #
    # If a control point with $x value already exists, it is overwritten
    # with the new $y value.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: constructor DeleteControlPoint ControlPointExists

    set mIsDirty true
    set mPointMap($x) $y
    my InitFromPointMap
}

Clear [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Clear all control points of the interpolation curve.

OBJECT Clear
Return value

Returns no value.

See also

constructor, destructor, DeleteControlPoint

method Clear {} {

    # Clear all control points of the interpolation curve.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: constructor destructor DeleteControlPoint

    my Init
    catch { unset mPointMap }
    catch { unset mCoeffs }
    catch { unset mX }
    catch { unset mY }
}

ControlPointExists [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Check, if a control point exists in the interpolation curve.

OBJECT ControlPointExists x
Parameters
xx value of the control point.
Return value

Returns true, if a control point with $x value exists. Otherwise returns false.

See also

constructor, AddControlPoint, DeleteControlPoint

method ControlPointExists {x} {

    # Check, if a control point exists in the interpolation curve.
    #
    # x - x value of the control point.
    #
    # Returns true, if a control point with $x value exists.
    # Otherwise returns false.
    #
    # See also: constructor AddControlPoint DeleteControlPoint

    return [info exists mPointMap] && [info exists mPointMap($x)]
}

DeleteControlPoint [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Delete a control point of the interpolation curve.

OBJECT DeleteControlPoint x
Parameters
xx value of the control point.
Description

If a control point with $x does not exist, no action is taken.

Return value

Returns no value.

See also

constructor, AddControlPoint, ControlPointExists

method DeleteControlPoint {x} {

    # Delete a control point of the interpolation curve.
    #
    # x - x value of the control point.
    #
    # If a control point with $x does not exist, no action is taken.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: constructor AddControlPoint ControlPointExists

    set mIsDirty true
    if { [my ControlPointExists $x] } {
        unset mPointMap($x)
    }
    my InitFromPointMap
}

GetControlPoints [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Get the list of control points of the interpolation curve.

OBJECT GetControlPoints
Return value

Returns a list of x y values of all control points.

See also

constructor, AddControlPoint, GetInterpolatedValue

method GetControlPoints {} {

    # Get the list of control points of the interpolation curve.
    #
    # Returns a list of `x y` values of all control points.
    #
    # See also: constructor AddControlPoint GetInterpolatedValue

    set xy [list]
    set numCps [my GetNumControlPoints]
    for { set cpInd 0 } { $cpInd < $numCps } { incr cpInd } {
        lappend xy $mX($cpInd) $mY($cpInd)
    }
    return $xy
}

GetInterpolatedValue [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Get an interpolated value of the curve at a specific sample point.

OBJECT GetInterpolatedValue x ?args?
Parameters
xSample point.
argsOptions described below.
-extrapolateEnable extrapolation mode.
Description

If $x is not inside the range of control points and extrapolation mode is disabled, the y values of the first resp. last control point are returned. If extrapolation mode is enabled, the y values are extrapolated according to the interpolation mode.

Return value

Returns the interpolated value at sample point $x.

See also

constructor, AddControlPoint, GetNumControlPoints, GetInterpolatedValues, SetInterpolationType

method GetInterpolatedValue {x args} {

    # Get an interpolated value of the curve at a specific sample point.
    #
    # x    - Sample point.
    # args - Options described below.
    #
    # -extrapolate - Enable extrapolation mode.
    #
    # * If the curve contains no control points, an error is thrown.
    # * If the curve contains 1 control point, the `y` value of that control
    #   point is returned.
    # * If the curve contains 2 control points, the linearly interpolated value
    #   of the 2 control points is returned.
    # * If the curve contains 3 or more control points, the interpolated value
    #   is returned depending on the interpolation type, see [SetInterpolationType].
    #
    # If $x is not inside the range of control points and extrapolation mode is
    # disabled, the `y` values of the first resp. last control point are returned.
    # If extrapolation mode is enabled, the `y` values are extrapolated according
    # to the interpolation mode.
    #
    # Returns the interpolated value at sample point $x.
    #
    # See also: constructor AddControlPoint GetNumControlPoints GetInterpolatedValues
    #           SetInterpolationType

    set extrapolate false
    foreach key $args {
        switch -exact -nocase -- $key {
            "-extrapolate" { set extrapolate true }
        }
    }

    set numCps [my GetNumControlPoints]
    if { $numCps == 0 } {
        throw [list Interpolate GetInterpolatedValue] "No control points specified."
    }
    if { $mIsDirty } {
        my ComputeCoefficients
    }

    if { $numCps == 1 } {
        return $mY(0)
    }

    set index   0
    set numCps1 [expr { $numCps - 1 }]

    if { $x < $mX(0) } {
        # Position is beyond first control point.
        if { $extrapolate == false } {
            return $mY(0)
        }
        set index 1
    } else {
        while { ( $index <= $numCps1 ) && ( $x >= $mX($index) ) } {
            incr index
        }
        if { $index == $numCps } {
            # Position is beyond last control point.
            if { $extrapolate == false } {
                return $mY($numCps1)
            }
            incr index -1
        }
    }
    incr index -1
    if { $mInterpolationType eq "CubicSpline" && $numCps > 2 } {
        set dx [expr { $x - $mX($index) }]
        # Calculate y from cubic polynomial.
        set coeffs $mCoeffs($index)
        set a0 [lindex $coeffs 0]
        set a1 [lindex $coeffs 1]
        set a2 [lindex $coeffs 2]
        set a3 [lindex $coeffs 3]
        set y [expr { $a0 + $a1 * $dx + $a2 * $dx * $dx + $a3 * $dx * $dx * $dx }]
    } else {
        # Calculate y by linear interpolation.
        set index1 [expr { $index + 1 }]
        set dx [expr { $mX($index1) - $mX($index) }]
        set dy [expr { $mY($index1) - $mY($index) }]
        set m  [expr { $dy / $dx }]
        set t  [expr { $mY($index) - $m * $mX($index) }]
        set y  [expr { $m * $x + $t }]
    }
    return $y
}

GetInterpolatedValues [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Get interpolated values of the interpolation curve.

OBJECT GetInterpolatedValues ?args?
Parameters
argsOptions described below.
-samplesNumber of sample points between each control point. Default: 10
Description

Sample the curve between the control points with a specified number of sample points. Use this method for drawing the curve in ex. a canvas. See test script Cawt-10_Interpolate.tcl on how to easily convert the y values to the canvas coordinate system, which goes top-down.

Return value

Returns a list of x y values corresponding to the sample points.

See also

constructor, AddControlPoint, GetNumControlPoints, GetInterpolatedValue, SetInterpolationType

method GetInterpolatedValues {args} {

    # Get interpolated values of the interpolation curve.
    #
    # args - Options described below.
    #
    # -samples - Number of sample points between each control point.
    #            Default: 10
    #
    # Sample the curve between the control points with a specified number of sample points.
    # Use this method for drawing the curve in ex. a canvas.
    # See test script Cawt-10_Interpolate.tcl on how to easily convert the `y` values
    # to the canvas coordinate system, which goes top-down.
    #
    # Returns a list of `x y` values corresponding to the sample points.
    #
    # See also: constructor AddControlPoint GetNumControlPoints GetInterpolatedValue
    #           SetInterpolationType

    set samples 10
    foreach { key value } $args {
        if { $value eq "" } {
            error "${methodName}: No value specified for key \"$key\"."
        }
        switch -exact -nocase -- $key {
            "-samples" { set samples [expr { int( $value ) }] }
        }
    }

    set numCps [my GetNumControlPoints]
    if { $numCps == 0 } {
        throw [list Interpolate GetInterpolatedValues] "No control points specified."
    }
    if { $mIsDirty } {
        my ComputeCoefficients
    }

    for { set cpInd 1 } { $cpInd < $numCps } { incr cpInd } {
        set cpInd1 [expr { $cpInd - 1 }]
        set diff [expr { $mX($cpInd) - $mX($cpInd1) }]
        for { set i 0 } { $i < $samples } { incr i } {
            set x [expr { $mX($cpInd1) + $i * ( $diff / $samples ) }]
            set y [my GetInterpolatedValue $x]
            lappend xy $x $y
        }
    }
    set last [lindex [array names mX] end]
    set x $mX($last)
    set y [my GetInterpolatedValue $x]
    lappend xy $x $y
    return $xy
}

GetInterpolationType [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Get the interpolation type of the interpolation curve.

OBJECT GetInterpolationType
Return value

Returns the currently specified interpolation type as string.

See also

constructor, SetInterpolationType, GetInterpolationTypes, GetInterpolatedValue

method GetInterpolationType {} {

    # Get the interpolation type of the interpolation curve.
    #
    # Returns the currently specified interpolation type as string.
    #
    # See also: constructor SetInterpolationType GetInterpolationTypes GetInterpolatedValue

    return $mInterpolationType
}

GetInterpolationTypes [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Get the supported interpolation types.

OBJECT GetInterpolationTypes
Return value

Returns the supported interpolation types as list of strings.

See also

constructor, SetInterpolationType, SetInterpolationType, GetInterpolatedValue

method GetInterpolationTypes {} {

    # Get the supported interpolation types.
    #
    # Returns the supported interpolation types as list of strings.
    #
    # See also: constructor SetInterpolationType SetInterpolationType GetInterpolatedValue

    return $mInterpolationTypes
}

GetNumControlPoints [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Get the number of control points of the interpolation curve.

OBJECT GetNumControlPoints
Return value

Returns the number of control points of the interpolation curve.

See also

constructor, AddControlPoint, DeleteControlPoint

method GetNumControlPoints {} {

    # Get the number of control points of the interpolation curve.
    #
    # Returns the number of control points of the interpolation curve.
    #
    # See also: constructor AddControlPoint DeleteControlPoint

    if { ! [info exists mPointMap] } {
        return 0
    }
    return [array size mPointMap]
}

SetInterpolationType [::Cawt::Interpolate]Interpolate, Top, Main, Index

Set the interpolation type of the interpolation curve.

OBJECT SetInterpolationType type
Parameters
typeInterpolation type as string.
Description

Supported values for $type are Linear and CubicSpline. The default interpolation type is CubicSpline.

Return value

Returns no value.

See also

constructor, GetInterpolationType, GetInterpolationTypes, GetInterpolatedValue

method SetInterpolationType {type} {

    # Set the interpolation type of the interpolation curve.
    #
    # type - Interpolation type as string.
    #
    # Supported values for $type are `Linear` and `CubicSpline`.
    # The default interpolation type is `CubicSpline`.
    #
    # Returns no value.
    #
    # See also: constructor GetInterpolationType GetInterpolationTypes GetInterpolatedValue

    if { [lsearch -exact $mInterpolationTypes $type] >= 0 } {
        set mInterpolationType $type
    } else {
        throw [list Interpolate SetInterpolationType] "Invalid interpolation type \"${type}\"."
    }
}