A command reader for interactive programming

Abstract

A simplified command line reader suitable for building interactive programs based on Fortran 77 is presented. The reader is a 20:1 condensation of the comprehensive command language interpreter CLIP that supports the NICE integrated software system. The present reader, called TinyCLIP. has been prepared to illustrate basic elements of command‐driven programming for beginners interested in writing Fortran‐based interactive applications software. The reader is table driven. Data lines given to the reader are parsed into items which are stored in a table. The table can be subsequently accessed by the program that processes the commands. Tools for extending the basic language are briefly discussed and specific extensions suggested.

Citation

Felippa, C.A. (1985), "A command reader for interactive programming", Engineering Computations, Vol. 2 No. 3, pp. 203-237. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb023620