Daeseleer
(Fresh Scripter)
2008-08-11 10:05 AM
IF ELSEIF ENDIF workaround

Hello all.

I am new to KiXtart scripting so I have a basic question/problem...

First here is the code:

 Code:
If InGroup("Group1")
  $Out = "Forced database to: Kroon Users" 
  $x = WriteLine (9 , $tab + $Out + @CRLF )
  $dbini = ReadProfileString($datafile, "Databases","Group1")
  $basisshare = $datashare + "\map\map1"
EndIf
If InGroup("Group2")
  $Out = "Forced database to: Kroon dealerdatabase"
  $x = WriteLine (9 , $tab + $Out + @CRLF )
  $dbini = ReadProfileString($datafile, "Databases","Group2")
  $basisshare = $datashare + "\map\map2"
  $usergroup = "Usergroup"
  $Force = "CT70"
Else
  $Out = "Forced database to: Kroon Users/Kroon dealerdatabase - No Permissions!!!"
  $x = WriteLine (9 , $tab + $Out + @CRLF )
  $Out = "Rolling back ini update (if any)."
  $x = WriteLine (9 , $tab + $Out + @CRLF )
  $error = WriteProfileString ($userfile, "Stations", $StationUsers[$FirstEmpty,1], " ")
  If $error <> 0
    $Out = "Error writing to " + $userfile + ", quitting script"
    $x = WriteLine (9 , $tab + $Out + @CRLF )
  EndIf
  Goto End
EndIf


As you can see there are 2 IF statements. Now the script doesn't execute as I want it to. Users only member of the Group1 do not connect to the right database because the 2nd IF statement is also executed and because they are not member of Group2 they are forced to End.(because of the Goto End statement.

I have little programming experience and in other languages you could use the ELSEIF statement.
That way there would be more options to use. But in KiXtart the ELSEIF doesn't work...(or I am programming it the wrong way).
Is there another way to handle this problem?
Do I need to use a SELECT here to get the right group for the users?

I hope you understand what I am trying to explain.
Thanks in advance.

Daeseleer

Daeseleer
(Fresh Scripter)
2008-08-11 11:27 AM
Re: IF ELSEIF ENDIF workaround

As I asked in my previous post I have tried to do it with a SELECT.
I have tested it and it seems to work fine!

Is it a correct way to use? Or are there other better options?

Best regards,

Daeseleer

Glenn BarnasAdministrator
(KiX Supporter)
2008-08-11 11:59 AM
Re: IF ELSEIF ENDIF workaround

Yes, Select is the appropriate choice - it's like a multiple if statement, but only one choice is made. The thing to keep in mind with Select is the proper ordering of the comparisons. You might also need to employ AND or OR logic, so it takes a bit of extra planning.

Glenn

Mart
(KiX Supporter)
2008-08-11 12:02 PM
Re: IF ELSEIF ENDIF workaround

Kix does not have and ElseIf statement but it does have an Else statement so you could do something like shown below.

 Code:
If $x = "1"
	;Do stuff
Else
	;Do other stuff
EndIf


Daeseleer
(Fresh Scripter)
2008-08-11 12:36 PM
Re: IF ELSEIF ENDIF workaround

Indeed,

But, in my case, if u need more then 2 options the IF-ELSE-ENDIF is not enough.
Thanks for your replies.

Daeseleer

AllenAdministrator
(KiX Supporter)
2008-08-11 02:05 PM
Re: IF ELSEIF ENDIF workaround

Select is the way to go... but else if is an option, just not with elseif ;\)

 Code:
If $x = "1"
	;Do stuff
Else
  if $y= 1
	;Do other stuff
  else
        ;Do fun stuff
  endif
EndIf


NTDOCAdministrator
(KiX Master)
2008-08-11 09:37 PM
Re: IF ELSEIF ENDIF workaround

And even Allen's example can also be placed within a SELECT CASE making it quite versatile scripting.