[alicebot-archcomm] Blank condition values

[Anne Kootstra]

I have to agree with Conan that I would like to see the <condition> tag
expanded with a few features but I do think that the emphasis for the near
future would have to lie on the <random>/<shuffle> tag and the extension
mechanism.

However, we could have a brainstorm sessions on the mailinglist, lets say
two days, where everyone could input their wildest ideas regarding one topic
or <tag>. And then a week later have the same type of session for another
topic or tag.

Just a passing thought.

--Anne

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Van: alicebot-archcomm-admin@list.alicebot.org
[mailto:alicebot-archcomm-admin@list.alicebot.org]Namens Conan Callen
Verzonden: maandag 20 mei 2002 16:27
Aan: alicebot-archcomm@list.alicebot.org
Onderwerp: Re: [alicebot-archcomm] Blank condition values


Given the existing rules, this addtion would add to the complexity of the
interpreter possibly leading to error ambiguity, and confusing the aiml
programmer. Unless botmasters are filling your mail box asking for this
feature, extensions are probably a higher priority

Conan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Noel Bush" <noel@alicebot.org>
To: "Alicebot and AIML Architecture Committee"
<alicebot-archcomm@list.alicebot.org>
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 2:54 AM
Subject: Re: [alicebot-archcomm] Blank condition values


> By the way, I think it's entirely possible that the doc should be
> changed to support what you want more directly.  ;-)
>
> On Mon, 2002-05-20 at 12:06, Conan Callen wrote:
> > Right after I sent my question I read the docs (opps), and saw just what
you
> > are talking about.
> >
> > Thanks, Conan
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Noel Bush" <noel@alicebot.org>
> > To: "Alicebot and AIML Architecture Committee"
> > <alicebot-archcomm@list.alicebot.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2002 11:54 PM
> > Subject: Re: [alicebot-archcomm] Blank condition values
> >
> >
> > > We have said that the value of the value attribute must be a valid
AIML
> > > pattern.  An empty string is not a valid AIML pattern.  So according
to
> > > the current specification it is not possible to test for a blank value
> > > in the ways you illustrated.  A valid way could be:
> > >
> > > <condition name="color">
> > >   <li value="*">Color is associated with a non-blank value.</li>
> > >   <li>Color is associated with a blank value.</li>
> > > </condition>
> > >
> > > On Mon, 2002-05-20 at 00:14, Conan Callen wrote:
> > > > On a condition statement if the value is "" (blank), is it
nessessary to
> > include the value="" or can it be left off?
> > > >
> > > > <condition name="color" value=""> == <condition name="color">
> > > >
> > > > or
> > > >
> > > > <li name="color" value=""> == <li name="color">
> > >
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