Re: [Gretl-devel] Strange behavior executing function package w/o dataset

On Fri, 19 Jun 2015, Sven Schreiber wrote: > I just noticed that when I try to execute a package ("gears" button) and > no dataset is in place, the sample script is opened instead. From the > point of view of gretl it's perhaps understandable, but I was quite > confused even with all my gretl experience. Presenting an example is > nowhere near the definition of execution IMHO. I'd prefer a message like > "this package needs a dataset in place". >

The behavior of opening the sample script in response to "Execute" when a package requires data that are not in place is relatively new; we used to present the message you mention. Perhaps we should present a dialog that contains that message but offers the option of opening the sample script?

As for packages that don't have a data requirement -- or whose data requirement is met -- "Execute" does open the package's execution interface, not the sample script.