if-else blocks with "between x and y" ranges

[coparu67]

Hi
Often I use multiple ranges with analogic sensors (temperature, proximity, etc).
In Blockly, I miss statements like select.
I know I can construct them with if-else blocks, but,
would it be possible at least to enlarge the if-else blocks with "double conditions" similar to varA BETWEEN x and y ?
It would be nice.

 

[hippy]

It might be possible. I have passed the suggestion along.

 

[Technical]

We have added an and/or option to the if block in the next release:

 

[BESQUEUT]

We have added an and/or option to the if block in the next release:

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The example is poorly relevant :
If the else if is reached, then varA is already <=30, the test is useless..

 

[Technical]

You've missed the point - yes technically all comparisons can always be made with single if's. However it is often much easier for young students to visualise/understand 'between two values' - even if the test is indeed being 'repeated'.

 

[BESQUEUT]

You've missed the point - yes technically all comparisons can always be made with single if's. However it is often much easier for young students to visualise/understand 'between two values' - even if the test is indeed being 'repeated'.

I do not dispute the interest of the and/off option in the if block !
It is certainly a good improvement.

I was only pointing the example witch IMHO is not as well designed as it can be...
To my mind, it is not a good idea to encourage students to write redundant code.

 

[coparu67]

PE6.0.8.8 - Blockly

The first IF condition can't be a 'between two values', isn't it?