README_curses_main.md

Overview

curses_main.py is a terminal-based interface for the Copycat program that provides a visual representation of the analogical reasoning process using the curses library. It offers a real-time view of the system's operation, including the workspace, slipnet, and coderack.

Usage

Run the program from the terminal with the following command:

python curses_main.py abc abd ppqqrr

Arguments

initial: The first string in the analogy (e.g., "abc")
modified: The second string showing the transformation (e.g., "abd")
target: The third string to be transformed (e.g., "ppqqrr")
--focus-on-slipnet (optional): Show the slipnet and coderack instead of the workspace
--fps (optional): Target frames per second for the display
--seed (optional): Provide a deterministic seed for the random number generator

Features

Interactive terminal-based interface
Real-time visualization of the Copycat system's operation
Option to focus on different components (workspace or slipnet/coderack)
Configurable display speed
Detailed logging to ./copycat.log

Dependencies

Requires the copycat module
Uses curses for terminal-based interface
Uses argparse for command-line argument parsing
Uses logging for output logging

Notes

The program can be interrupted with Ctrl+C
The display is automatically cleaned up when the program exits
The interface provides a more detailed view of the system's operation compared to the standard command-line interface

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