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Outputting data

The "run header" is a normal HTML div, that floats on top of the graphics area. We can output to the run header using AB.msg:

 

AB.msg ( html, n );     // Write a message (html) to a numbered location in the run header  
AB.msg ( html );        // Write message to location 1

AB.escapeHTML ( string );            // return string with all HTML chars escaped
AB.escapeHTMLshort ( string );       // just escape < and >

AB.newDiv ( id );       // Create new div on page with this id (can then set style, content) 

• The locations that AB.msg can write to in the run header are numbered:
• See JS code search of all Worlds for use of AB.msg.

Writing instructions for the user

• On a splash screen. Though these instructions will vanish.

• In the run header, using AB.msg. This does not vanish.

• In code. You can write instructions for coders at the top of the JS code.

Output to disk or console

• Save data to disk on the server, using AB.saveData.

• Output to the console, using normal console.log.