Vocola 3 - Language Tutorial

Language Tutorial

These sections describe all aspects of creating Vocola commands, with examples. (See Sample Commands for additional examples.)

Keystroke Commands -	When I say this, send these keystrokes.
Quotes and Whitespace -	Understand Vocola syntax.
Alternative Words -	Use alternative words, number ranges, or optional words.
Defining Variables -	Name a set of alternative words for use in several commands.
Substituting Actions -	Specify different actions for each alternative word.
Special Variables -	Capture arbitrary dictation or invoke visible controls.
Function Calls -	Call library functions or user-defined functions in a command's actions.
Function Library and $using -	Understand the Vocola function library and how to call its functions.
Special Forms -	Call useful forms such as Repeat, If, and Eval.
Defining Functions -	Name an action sequence for use in multiple commands.
Contextual Commands -	Create commands active only for particular windows.
Include Statements -	Share commands and definitions across several Vocola files.
Comments -	Put comments in your Vocola command files.