Echoing output in Netlogo (from extensions) - netlogo

I am trying to make an extension in Netlogo. it is easy to make a method that invokes a function that returns a value using org.nlogo.api.Reporter But sometime functions have side effects and write output in the standard output chanel. How can I make things so that the output is written or is redirected to the Netlogo command center? For example, there is the extension Netprologo that allows me to invoke SWI-Prolog. So if I invoke the predicate "write(6)" Netlogo receives the predicate output which is true or false (i.e. the predicate execution result) but actually the 6 (the side effect) is not written in the command center of Netlogo. Best

I believe Workspace.outputObject is what you're looking for. Checkout the code for print and show for a couple of examples of how to use it. In both cases, the args(0).report(context) thing is just the thing to be printed.

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AppleScript pass expression into function to be re-evaluated repeatedly? (or: AppleScript handler with callback?)

I think the correct description for what I'm trying to do is be able to pass an expression or function/handler into another handler as a parameter/argument. Some code to be evaluated inside the receiving handler. Similar to Javascript callbacks, I think.
For example, something like this:
on waitFor(theConditionExpression)
timeout_start(5) -- start a 5 second timer
repeat until (theConditionExpression or timeout_isExpired())
delay 0.1
end repeat
return theConditionExpression
end waitFor
theConditionExpression should be some expression or function that evaluates to a boolean result.
not really relevant to the question, but just FYI, timeout_start(…) and timeout_isExpired() are two simple handlers I've written that do exactly what they say. (…start() doesn't return anything, …isExpired() returns a boolean).
Of course, typically if I pass in some boolean expression, it will evaluate that expression once, at the time I pass it in. But I want it to evaluate it every time it's referenced in the code inside the handler.
Some languages (not sure about AS) have some kind of eval() function that you can pass it some code as a string and it will execute that string as code. Theoretically that could solve this, but: (a) I don't know if AS has anything like that, but even if it does, (b) it's not desired for various reasons (performance, injection risks, etc.)
So I'm thinking something more like eg. JavaScript's ability to pass in a function (named or anonymous) as function parameter/argument that can be re-evaluated every iteration in a loop, etc. (eg. like the compareFn argument in JS's Array.sort(compareFn)).
Can AS do anything like this, and if so how?
Thanks!
I'm going to suggest (pro forma) that an AppleScript application with an on idle handler is generally a better solution for wait conditions than a repeat/delay loop. It's more efficient for the system, and doesn't freeze up the script. But that would involve reconceptualizing your script, and I'm not certain it would work in this case, given the way you formed the problem.
There's an old but good site called AppleScript Power Handlers that shows a bunch of nifty-neato tricks for sophisticated use of AppleScript handlers: passing handlers as values or parameters; creating Script Objects within handlers; making closures and constructors. I'm pretty sure the answer to your request is in there. aLikely you'll want to set up a bunch of handlers that serve as condition expressions, then pass them as parameters to the evaluating handler. Or maybe you'll want to set up a script object containing the condition handlers and call it as needed?
At any rate, see what you can do with it, and ask more specific questions if you run into problems.

Is it possible to tail call eBPF codes that use different modes?

Is it possible to tail call eBPF codes that use different modes?
For example, if I coded a code that printk("hello world") using kprobe,
would I be able to tail call a XDP code afterwards or vice versa?
I programmed something on eBPF that uses a socket buffer and seems like when I try to tail call another code that uses kprobe, it doesn't load the program.
I wanted to tail call a code that uses XDP_PASS after using a BPF.SOCKET_FILTER mode but seems like tail call isn't working.
I've been trying to figure this out but I can't find any documentations regarding tail calling codes that use different modes :P
Thanks in advance!
No, it is not.
Have a look at kernel commit 04fd61ab36ec, which introduced tail calls: the comment in the first piece of code (in internal kernel header bpf.h), defining the struct bpf_array, sets a owner_prog_type member, and explains the following in a comment:
/* 'ownership' of prog_array is claimed by the first program that
* is going to use this map or by the first program which FD is stored
* in the map to make sure that all callers and callees have the same
* prog_type and JITed flag
*/
So once the program type associated with a BPF program array, used for tail calls, has been defined, it is not possible to use it with other program types. Which makes sense, since different program types work with different context (packet data VS traced function context VS ...), can use different helpers, have return functions with different meanings, necessitate different checks from the verifier, ... So it's hard to see how jumping from one type to another would work. How could you start with processing a network packet, and all of a sudden jump to a piece of code that is supposed to trace some internals of the kernel? :)
Note that it is also impossible to mix JIT-ed and non-JIT-ed programs, as indicated by the owner_jited of the struct.

How can I modify parameters of a sinamics from a PLC

I have just started to work with PLCs and I need to modify parameters of a sinamics from a PLC. I know that they may have different accesible levels and that they are modified by functions. So the question is:
Can I the parameters be directly modified?
Or if it is not possible, how do I programm and include that functions?
At least try to find some information.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/34677186/136000&cspltfrm=39&cssw=0&csbinh=8
Sinamics drives parameters can be modified from the plc code using _writedriveparameter function.
One thing to remember is: never use this function in two places at the same time. If you do it the function hangs and to restore the correct working it is necessary to reboot the cpu.
Also remember to check the function result to call the function in the correct way (result 7001,7002,7003 ecc). You have to check if the function is already working or not.

What is the architecture behind Scratch programming blocks?

I need to build a mini version of the programming blocks that are used in Scratch or later in snap! or openblocks.
The code in all of them is big and hard to follow, especially in Scratch which is written in some kind of subset of SmallTalk, which I don't know.
Where can I find the algorithm they all use to parse the blocks and transform it into a set of instructions that work on something, such as animations or games as in Scratch?
I am really interested in the algorithmic or architecture behind the concept of programming blocks.
This is going to be just a really general explanation, and it's up to you to work out specifics.
Defining a block
There is a Block class that all blocks inherit from. They get initialized with their label (name), shape, and a reference to the method. When they are run/called, the associated method is passed the current context (sprite) and the arguments.
Exact implementations differ among versions. For example, In Scratch 1.x, methods took arguments corresponding to the block's arguments, and the context (this or self) is the sprite. In 2.0, they are passed a single argument containing all of the block's arguments and context. Snap! seems to follow the 1.x method.
Stack (command) blocks do not return anything; reporter blocks do.
Interpreting
The interpreter works somewhat like this. Each block contains a reference to the next one, and any subroutines (reporter blocks in arguments; command blocks in a C-slot).
First, all arguments are resolved. Reporters are called, and their return value stored. This is done recursively for lots of Reporter blocks inside each other.
Then, the command itself is executed. Ideally this is a simple command (e.g. move). The method is called, the Stage is updated.
Continue with the next block.
C blocks
C blocks have a slightly different procedure. These are the if <> style, and the repeat <> ones. In addition to their ordinary arguments, they reference their "miniscript" subroutine.
For a simple if/else C block, just execute the subroutine normally if applicable.
When dealing with loops though, you have to make sure to thread properly, and wait for other scripts.
Events
Keypress/click events can be dealt with easily enough. Just execute them on keypress/click.
Something like broadcasts can be done by executing the hat when the broadcast stack is run.
Other events you'll have to work out on your own.
Wait blocks
This, along with threading, is the most confusing part of the interpretation to me. Basically, you need to figure out when to continue with the script. Perhaps set a timer to execute after the time, but you still need to thread properly.
I hope this helps!

MATLAB Engine: engEvalString() won't return if given incomplete input

I'm using the MATLAB Engine C interface on OS X. I noticed that if engEvalString() is given an incomplete MATLAB input such as
engEvalString(ep, "x=[1 2");
or
engEvalString(ep, "for i=1:10");
then the function simply never returns. The quickest way to test this is using the engdemo.c example which will prompt for a piece of MATLAB code and evaluate it (i.e. you can type anything).
My application lets the user enter arbitrary MATLAB input and evaluate it, so I can't easily protect against incomplete input. Is there a workaround? Is there a way to prevent engEvalString() from hanging in this situation or is there a way to check an arbitrary piece of code for correctness/completeness before I actually pass it to MATLAB?
As you noted, it seems this bug is specific to Mac and/or Linux (I couldn't reproduce it on my Windows machine). As a workaround wrap the calls in eval, evalc, or evalin:
engEvalString(ep, "eval('x = [1,2')")
Furthermore, an undocumented feature of those functions is that they take a second input that is evaluated in case an error occurs in the first one. For example:
ERR_FLAG = false;
eval('x = [1,2', 'x=nan; ERR_FLAG=true;')
You can trap errors that way by querying the value of a global error flag, and still avoid the bug above...
This was confirmed by support to be a bug in the MATLAB Engine interface on OS X (it's not present in Windows). Workarounds are possible by using the MATLAB functions eval, evalc, or similar. Instead of directly passing the code to engEvalString(), wrap it in these first.