Re: Handling optional argument with t value

[Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support>]

* Heime <heimeborgia@protonmail.com> [2022-12-05 02:02]:
> I have this function to which I am adding the capability to print a
> compact version that excludes the whitespace.  Thus I include an
> optional argument "kpact", so that when it is set to t, the (insert
> " ") in excluded.  Is this a good strategy.

"To print a compact version..." compact version of what?

I understand you wish to print propertized version of some symbol. 

If it is good strategy or not, I guess you are the one to
decide. Because it is with special background, I would insert space
before and after, to make it more indicative or to make it more visible.

> Does the use of (unless kpact (insert " ")) do the job or am I
> missing some possible condition that might occur?

You missed to express better what you wish to achieve.


(defun ticker-hour (lampkl &optional kpact)
  "TODO."
  (interactive)
  (unless kpact  (insert " "))
  (cond
   ((eq 'magenta lampkl)
    (insert (propertize 
	     "⚒" 'font-lock-face 
	     '(:background "#FF29FF" :foreground "black"))))
   ((eq 'red lampkl)
    (insert (propertize 
	     "⚒" 'font-lock-face 
	     '(:background "#B30000" :foreground "black"))))))

(ticker-hour 'magenta) ⚒
(ticker-hour 'red) ⚒

Heime, don't give up. 🔧

-- 
Jean

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