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15 #include "support/lstrings.h"
22 * Prompt for a question. Returns 0-2 for the chosen button.
23 * Set default_button and cancel_button to reasonable values. b1-b3
24 * should have accelerators marked with an '&'. title should be
25 * a short summary. Strings should be gettextised.
26 * Please think about the poor user.
28 * Remember to use boost::format. If you make any of these buttons
29 * "Yes" or "No", I will personally come around to your house and
30 * slap you with fish, and not in an enjoyable way either.
32 int prompt(string const & title, string const & question,
33 int default_button, int cancel_button,
34 string const & b1, string const & b2, string const & b3 = string());
37 * Display a warning to the user. Title should be a short (general) summary.
38 * Only use this if the user cannot perform some remedial action.
40 void warning(string const & title, string const & message);
43 * Display a warning to the user. Title should be a short (general) summary.
44 * Only use this if the user cannot perform some remedial action.
46 void error(string const & title, string const & message);
49 * Informational message. Use very very sparingly. That is, you must
50 * apply to me, in triplicate, under the sea, breathing in petrol
51 * and reciting the Nicene Creed, whilst running uphill and also
54 void information(string const & title, string const & message);
56 /// Asks for a text. DO NOT USE !!
57 std::pair<bool, string> const
58 askForText(string const & msg,
59 string const & dflt = string());