Enable the use of parameter files for the converter, mapping and placing, and rendering tools within the toolchain, allowing command-line parameters to be specified in a file. This enhancement aims to simplify configuration and execution processes while ensuring that necessary parameter validations are in place. For example XML or YAML could be a valid candidate for the parameter file format.
Detailed Enhancements
Converter Tool Parameter File
Description: Introduce the capability for the converter tool to accept parameters from a file (e.g., parameters.option), eliminating the need for command-line argument specification when the file is used. Ensure that required parameters are validated and error messages are provided for missing or invalid configurations. Update the help (-h) documentation to reflect this new feature.
Mapping and Placing Tools Parameter File
Description: Similar to the converter tool, enable mapping and placing tools to read parameters from a file, streamlining the setup process. Include validation for essential parameters and clear error handling. Adjust the help documentation to guide users on using parameter files.
Rendering Tool Parameter File
Description: Allow the rendering tool to operate with parameters specified in a file, offering an alternative to command-line inputs. Implement checks for mandatory parameters and ensure users are informed of any configuration issues through descriptive error messages. Update the -h option to include information about parameter file usage.
Action Items
[ ] Design the format and parsing mechanism for parameter files in each specified tool.
[ ] Implement the functionality to read and apply settings from parameter files, with precedence rules clearly defined between file and command-line parameters.
[ ] Develop comprehensive validation routines to verify the presence and correctness of required parameters from the files.
[ ] Update the help (-h) command output for each tool to include guidance on creating and using parameter files.
[ ] Ensure that error handling is informative, guiding users to resolve configuration issues efficiently.
Goal
Through these enhancements, we aim to make the toolchain more user-friendly by providing a flexible, file-based approach to specifying execution parameters. This should reduce the complexity of command-line usage, especially for configurations involving numerous parameters, while maintaining rigorous validation to prevent execution errors.
Objective
Enable the use of parameter files for the converter, mapping and placing, and rendering tools within the toolchain, allowing command-line parameters to be specified in a file. This enhancement aims to simplify configuration and execution processes while ensuring that necessary parameter validations are in place. For example XML or YAML could be a valid candidate for the parameter file format.
Detailed Enhancements
Converter Tool Parameter File
parameters.option), eliminating the need for command-line argument specification when the file is used. Ensure that required parameters are validated and error messages are provided for missing or invalid configurations. Update the help (-h) documentation to reflect this new feature.Mapping and Placing Tools Parameter File
Rendering Tool Parameter File
-hoption to include information about parameter file usage.Action Items
-h) command output for each tool to include guidance on creating and using parameter files.Goal
Through these enhancements, we aim to make the toolchain more user-friendly by providing a flexible, file-based approach to specifying execution parameters. This should reduce the complexity of command-line usage, especially for configurations involving numerous parameters, while maintaining rigorous validation to prevent execution errors.