Paginate long books, like the book on Alchemy

commands/everyone.py

@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@
 from random import random
 from re import split, sub, MULTILINE
 
-from django.conf import settings
 from evennia.commands.default.general import CmdGet, NumberedTargetCommand
 from evennia.commands.default.muxcommand import MuxCommand
 from evennia.contrib.rpg.rpsystem import send_emote
-from evennia.utils import evmore, iter_to_str, logger
+from evennia.utils import iter_to_str, logger
+from evennia.utils.evmore import EvMore
 
 from commands.command import Command
 from typeclasses.characters import Character
@@ -485,24 +485,32 @@ class CmdRead(Command):
             if prefix:
                 prefix = prefix + "|/"
             if contents.startswith("file:"):
-                self.show_file(reader, contents[5:], prefix or "")
+                self.show_file(reader, contents[5:], prefix,
+                               self.client_width(), reader.client_height())
             else:
                 reader.msg(prefix + contents)
 
-    def show_file(self, reader, filename, prefix):
+    def show_file(self, reader, filename, prefix, width, height):
         """
         Display a file to the user.
 
         The file is _somewhat_ Markdown formatted.
         """
-        width = self.client_width() - 1
         with open(filename, "r") as myfile:
-            no_data = sub(r">.*", "", myfile.read(), MULTILINE)
+            buf = myfile.read()
-            brk = '─' if reader.utf() else '-'
+            session = reader.sessions.get()[0]
-            no_head = sub(r"#.*", '|W' + (brk * width) + '|n',
+            width = self.client_width()
-                          no_data, MULTILINE)
+            tidied = md_to_evennia(buf, reader.utf(), width)
-            buf = prefix + paragraph(no_head)
+            if prefix:
-            evmore.msg(reader, buf)
+                tidied = prefix + "|/" + tidied
+            EvMore(reader, tidied, session=session,
+                   justify=True, justify_kwargs={"width": width})
+
+def md_to_evennia(text, utf, width):
+    brk = '─' if utf else '-'
+    no_data = sub(r">.*[\n\r]+", "", text, MULTILINE)
+    return sub(r"#.*", '|W' + (brk * width) + '|n',
+               no_data, MULTILINE)
 
 class CmdTake(CmdGet, NumberedTargetCommand):
     """

typeclasses/objects.py

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ with a location in the game world (like Characters, Rooms, Exits).
 
 from re import split, match, sub, IGNORECASE
 
+from django.conf import settings
 from evennia.contrib.rpg.rpsystem.rpsystem import ContribRPObject
 from evennia.prototypes.spawner import spawn
 from evennia.utils import delay, logger
@@ -252,6 +253,22 @@ class Object(ObjectParent, ContribRPObject):
 
         return None
 
+    def client_height(self):
+        """
+        Get the client screenheight for the session using this command.
+
+        Returns:
+            client height (int): The height (in characters) of the client window.
+
+        Not sure why this isn't part of the engine.
+        """
+        if self.sessions:
+            session = self.sessions.get()[0]
+            return session.protocol_flags.get(
+                "SCREENHEIGHT", {0: settings.CLIENT_DEFAULT_HEIGHT}
+            )[0]
+        return settings.CLIENT_DEFAULT_HEIGHT
+
     def characters_here(self, puppets=False):
         """
         Return a list of characters in the current location.

world/alchemy-book.md

@@ -1,13 +1,14 @@
 Covered in herbs, mushrooms and moss, this land invites me to produce potions. To work such craft, one must have the proper equipment, which I imported from Twilight Spire outside Mistwood. Most experiments have been successful, and I record them here.
 
-|BElixir Risorium|n
+# --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+    |bElixir Risorium|n
+# --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-While saccharine, this potion induces a state of euphoria finding everything, including one's own thoughts, hilarious.
+While saccharine, this potion induces a state of euphoria finding everything, including one's own thoughts, hilarious. Enjoyable, and easy to make.
-Enjoyable, and easy to make.
 
 |wIngredients|n
 
-  - 1 Gigglecap mushrooms
+  - 1 Gigglecap mushroom
   - 1 Bunch of tickleweed
   - 2 cups of fizzy water
 
@@ -15,14 +16,16 @@ I have found Gigglecaps growing on well drained, rocky soil and even on rocks. T
 
 |wProcedure|n
 
-Step 1, |gempty|n the cauldron
+ Step 1. |gempty|n the cauldron
-Step 2. |gadd|n all ingredients to the caldron
+ Step 2. |gadd|n all ingredients to the cauldron
-Step 3. |gcreate|n the potion using a low heat and the magic incantation
+ Step 3. |gcreate|n the potion with the magic incantation
-Step 4. |gbottle|n the concoction into a vial
+ Step 4. |gbottle|n the concoction into a vial
 
 I have taught |mImpetus|n the incantation for the spell, which makes brewing potions much easier and quicker. Just remember to stir the potion with the wooden spoon.
 
-|BSomnium Illusorium|n
+# --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+    |bSomnium Illusorium|n
+# --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 This fascinating potion can create a dream-like state while awake, including visions of sight and sound. One must be careful with this, as it could disrupt one perception of reality.
 
@@ -42,8 +45,9 @@ I’ve noticed Pixies often dance in the marshlands to the East, but are often i
 |wProcedure|n
 
 Step 1, |gempty|n the cauldron
-Step 2. |gadd|n all ingredients to the caldron
+Step 2. |gadd|n all ingredients to the cauldron
 Step 3. |gcreate|n the potion by stirring the potion clockwise for exactly seven rotations
 Step 4. |gbottle|n the concoction into a vial
 
+# End
 |bNote: This is still a work in progress... What do you think of this idea? You would gather herbs and whatnot, put them in the cauldron and then make potions! Seems intriguing...|n