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1 The file

Download the code: media:AlexWrapper-monadUser

Note this is only a minor change to the current monad wrapper.

2 Usage

2.1 In the Alex source file

In Alex, wrappers are chosen by the %wrapper directive. To use the monadUser wrapper, add the line 

    %wrapper "monadUser"

after the initial code block in your Alex source file.

Additionally, two items must be defined in a code block (or imported), the Haskell type
UserData
and the variable
userStartState
which must be of type
UserData
.

2.2 Where to put the wrapper source file

Alex retrieves wrappers from its template directory, typically /usr/lib/alex2.x.x. If you have access to that directory, simply place the file in there.

If not, create a directory named alex in your home directory. Copy all of the files from /usr/lib/alex2.x.x to alex. Then place the downloaded file in that directory.

Then, when running Alex, use the command: 

   alex -t ~/alex input.x

which will tell alex to use the new directory for its templates.

3 Examples of use

To be done once the UofCalgary 411 class is done their first assignment :) BrettGiles

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