M5: Error dialogues on reporter inputs

[mrerrormessage]

First off: Error dialogues on reporter inputs! Cool!

However, there are a few issues.

• You always get an error when initially creating the input. It should give you a chance to enter text.
• More importantly, if you have an error, switch to another window, and switch back, the error keeps repeating, effectively locking you out of NetLogo.

[qiemem]

Actually, I'm questioning how desirable syntax errors in reporter/command inputs are. It prevents some uses of them that were previously okay. For instance, if you're planning on transforming the expression before execution, or planning on running the code in a different model (something I do with reporter/command inputs in LevelSpace all the time).

[SethTisue]

I'm questioning how desirable syntax errors in reporter/command inputs are

maybe make it a checkbox?

[qiemem]

maybe make it a checkbox?

In the input editing dialogue? Good idea.

[mrerrormessage]

Did the reporter inputs ever error in 5.3.1 and earlier? I haven't found a way to make them error yet. I think the suggestions above are terrific ideas.

[qiemem]

No, they did not.

[mrerrormessage]

We're going to have to delay the checkbox idea until we have the new file format, unfortunately, since it won't save in the current format. 😜