Fix large operator positioning causing incorrect atom ordering

When rendering large operators (e.g., sum, integral) with scripts in text
  mode, the operator glyph was incorrectly positioned after its subscripts
  and superscripts instead of before them. This caused expressions like
  \sum_{i=1}^{n} i = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} to render with the equals sign
  appearing visually misplaced.

  Root cause:
  The line-breaking refactoring introduced double-positioning of large
  operators. makeLargeOp() internally sets the operator position, advances
  currentPosition.x, and adds script displays. However, the calling code
  then overwrote the position and advanced currentPosition.x again, causing:
  - Double-advancement leading to incorrect width calculations
  - Scripts positioned before the operator instead of after

  Solution:
  Save and restore typesetter state before/after line break dimension checks,
  then call makeLargeOp() once at the correct position after handling line
  breaks and inter-element spacing.
This commit is contained in:
Nicolas Guillot
2025-11-14 10:32:10 +01:00
parent 8cf87ef703
commit 15269e87e5
3 changed files with 276 additions and 56 deletions

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@@ -258,9 +258,24 @@ public class MTMathUILabel : MTView {
let effectiveWidth = _preferredMaxLayoutWidth > 0 ? _preferredMaxLayoutWidth : bounds.size.width
let availableWidth = effectiveWidth - contentInsets.left - contentInsets.right
print("🔧 MTMathUILabel _layoutSubviews:")
print(" preferredMaxLayoutWidth: \(_preferredMaxLayoutWidth)")
print(" bounds.size.width: \(bounds.size.width)")
print(" effectiveWidth: \(effectiveWidth)")
print(" availableWidth: \(availableWidth)")
print(" LaTeX: \(_latex.prefix(60))...")
// print("Pre list = \(_mathList!)")
_displayList = MTTypesetter.createLineForMathList(_mathList, font: font, style: currentStyle, maxWidth: availableWidth)
_displayList!.textColor = textColor
print(" Display subDisplays count: \(_displayList!.subDisplays.count)")
for (index, subDisplay) in _displayList!.subDisplays.enumerated() {
print(" Display \(index): type=\(type(of: subDisplay)), x=\(subDisplay.position.x), width=\(subDisplay.width)")
if let lineDisplay = subDisplay as? MTCTLineDisplay {
print(" Content: '\(lineDisplay.attributedString?.string ?? "")'")
}
}
// print("Post list = \(_mathList!)")
var textX = CGFloat(0)
switch self.textAlignment {

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@@ -626,7 +626,15 @@ class MTTypesetter {
display!.localTextColor = MTColor(fromHexString: colorAtom.colorString)
// Check if we need to break before adding this colored content
if shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .ordinary) {
let shouldBreak = shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .ordinary)
// Flush current line to convert accumulated text to displays
if currentLine.length > 0 {
self.addDisplayLine()
}
// Perform line break if needed
if shouldBreak {
performLineBreak()
} else {
self.addInterElementSpace(prevNode, currentType:.ordinary)
@@ -643,7 +651,15 @@ class MTTypesetter {
display!.localTextColor = MTColor(fromHexString: colorAtom.colorString)
// Check if we need to break before adding this colored content
if shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .ordinary) {
let shouldBreak = shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .ordinary)
// Flush current line to convert accumulated text to displays
if currentLine.length > 0 {
self.addDisplayLine()
}
// Perform line break if needed
if shouldBreak {
performLineBreak()
} else if prevNode != nil && display!.subDisplays.count > 0 {
// Handle inter-element spacing if not breaking
@@ -652,17 +668,8 @@ class MTTypesetter {
!ctLineDisplay.atoms.isEmpty {
let subDisplayAtom = ctLineDisplay.atoms[0]
let interElementSpace = self.getInterElementSpace(prevNode!.type, right:subDisplayAtom.type)
if currentLine.length > 0 {
if interElementSpace > 0 {
// add a kerning of that space to the previous character
currentLine.addAttribute(kCTKernAttributeName as NSAttributedString.Key,
value:NSNumber(floatLiteral: interElementSpace),
range:currentLine.mutableString.rangeOfComposedCharacterSequence(at: currentLine.length-1))
}
} else {
// increase the space
currentPosition.x += interElementSpace
}
// Since we already flushed currentLine, it's empty now, so use x positioning
currentPosition.x += interElementSpace
}
}
@@ -678,7 +685,15 @@ class MTTypesetter {
display!.localBackgroundColor = MTColor(fromHexString: colorboxAtom.colorString)
// Check if we need to break before adding this colorbox
if shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .ordinary) {
let shouldBreak = shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .ordinary)
// Flush current line to convert accumulated text to displays
if currentLine.length > 0 {
self.addDisplayLine()
}
// Perform line break if needed
if shouldBreak {
performLineBreak()
} else {
self.addInterElementSpace(prevNode, currentType:.ordinary)
@@ -700,7 +715,15 @@ class MTTypesetter {
// Check if we need to break before adding this radical
// Radicals are considered as Ord in rule 16.
if shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(displayRad!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .ordinary) {
let shouldBreak = shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(displayRad!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .ordinary)
// Flush current line to convert accumulated text to displays
if currentLine.length > 0 {
self.addDisplayLine()
}
// Perform line break if needed
if shouldBreak {
performLineBreak()
} else {
self.addInterElementSpace(prevNode, currentType:.ordinary)
@@ -724,7 +747,15 @@ class MTTypesetter {
let display = self.makeFraction(frac)
// Check if we need to break before adding this fraction
if shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: atom.type) {
let shouldBreak = shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: atom.type)
// Flush current line to convert accumulated text to displays
if currentLine.length > 0 {
self.addDisplayLine()
}
// Perform line break if needed
if shouldBreak {
performLineBreak()
} else {
self.addInterElementSpace(prevNode, currentType:atom.type)
@@ -741,25 +772,37 @@ class MTTypesetter {
}
case .largeOperator:
// Create the large operator display first
// Flush current line to convert accumulated text to displays
if currentLine.length > 0 {
self.addDisplayLine()
}
// Create the large operator display to check if we need line breaking
let op = atom as! MTLargeOperator?
let display = self.makeLargeOp(op)
// Check if we need to break before adding this operator
// Large operators can be tall (with limits), so check both width and height
let isTooTall = (display!.ascent + display!.descent) > styleFont.fontSize * 2.5
let isTooWide = shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: atom.type)
// Save state before creating display (makeLargeOp may add scripts to displayAtoms)
let savedDisplayAtomsCount = displayAtoms.count
let savedPosition = currentPosition
let tempDisplay = self.makeLargeOp(op)
let tempIsTooTall = (tempDisplay!.ascent + tempDisplay!.descent) > styleFont.fontSize * 2.5
let tempIsTooWide = shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(tempDisplay!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: atom.type)
let shouldBreak = tempIsTooTall || tempIsTooWide
if isTooTall || isTooWide {
// Restore state (remove any scripts that were added)
displayAtoms.removeLast(displayAtoms.count - savedDisplayAtomsCount)
currentPosition = savedPosition
// Perform line break if needed
if shouldBreak {
performLineBreak()
} else {
self.addInterElementSpace(prevNode, currentType:atom.type)
}
// Position and add the operator display
display!.position = currentPosition
// Now create the display at the correct position (after spacing/line break)
// makeLargeOp sets position, advances currentPosition.x, and adds scripts
let display = self.makeLargeOp(op)
displayAtoms.append(display!)
currentPosition.x += display!.width
case .inner:
// Create the inner display first
@@ -774,7 +817,15 @@ class MTTypesetter {
}
// Check if we need to break before adding this inner content
if shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .inner) {
let shouldBreak = shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .inner)
// Flush current line to convert accumulated text to displays
if currentLine.length > 0 {
self.addDisplayLine()
}
// Perform line break if needed
if shouldBreak {
performLineBreak()
} else {
self.addInterElementSpace(prevNode, currentType:atom.type)
@@ -908,7 +959,15 @@ class MTTypesetter {
// Check if we need to break before adding this table
// We will consider tables as inner
if shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .inner) {
let shouldBreak = shouldBreakBeforeDisplay(display!, prevNode: prevNode, displayType: .inner)
// Flush current line to convert accumulated text to displays
if currentLine.length > 0 {
self.addDisplayLine()
}
// Perform line break if needed
if shouldBreak {
performLineBreak()
} else {
self.addInterElementSpace(prevNode, currentType:.inner)

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@@ -761,8 +761,8 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Check dimensions are reasonable (not exact values)
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.ascent, 20, "Integral symbol should have significant ascent")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.descent, 10, "Integral symbol should have significant descent")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.width, 50, "Width should include operator + spacing + x")
XCTAssertLessThan(display.width, 60, "Width should be reasonable")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.width, 30, "Width should include operator + spacing + x")
XCTAssertLessThan(display.width, 40, "Width should be reasonable")
}
func testLargeOpNoLimitsSymbolWithScripts() throws {
@@ -843,8 +843,8 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Check dimensions are reasonable (not exact values)
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.ascent, 30, "Should have tall ascent due to superscript")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.descent, 15, "Should have descent due to subscript and integral")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.width, 48, "Width should include operator + scripts + spacing + x");
XCTAssertLessThan(display.width, 55, "Width should be reasonable");
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.width, 38, "Width should include operator + scripts + spacing + x");
XCTAssertLessThan(display.width, 48, "Width should be reasonable");
}
@@ -903,8 +903,8 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
XCTAssertEqual(display.ascent, 13.88, accuracy: 0.01)
XCTAssertEqual(display.descent, 12.154, accuracy: 0.01)
// Width now includes operator with limits + spacing + x (improved behavior)
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.width, 60, "Width should include operator + limits + spacing + x")
XCTAssertLessThan(display.width, 75, "Width should be reasonable")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display.width, 38, "Width should include operator + limits + spacing + x")
XCTAssertLessThan(display.width, 48, "Width should be reasonable")
}
func testLargeOpWithLimitsSymboltWithScripts() throws {
@@ -1736,9 +1736,14 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
let display = MTTypesetter.createLineForMathList(mathList, font: self.font, style: .display, maxWidth: maxWidth)
XCTAssertNotNil(display)
// Should fit on a single line (fraction stays inline)
XCTAssertLessThanOrEqual(display!.subDisplays.count, 2,
"Expected fraction to stay inline, not break to separate line")
// Should fit on a single line (all elements have same y position)
// Note: subdisplays may be > 1 due to flushing currentLine before complex atoms
// What matters is that they're all at the same y position (no line breaks)
let firstY = display!.subDisplays.first?.position.y ?? 0
for subDisplay in display!.subDisplays {
XCTAssertEqual(subDisplay.position.y, firstY, accuracy: 0.1,
"All elements should be on the same line (same y position)")
}
// Total width should be within constraint
XCTAssertLessThan(display!.width, maxWidth,
@@ -1778,9 +1783,14 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
let display = MTTypesetter.createLineForMathList(mathList, font: self.font, style: .display, maxWidth: maxWidth)
XCTAssertNotNil(display)
// Should fit on a single line (radical stays inline)
XCTAssertLessThanOrEqual(display!.subDisplays.count, 2,
"Expected radical to stay inline, not break to separate line")
// Should fit on a single line (all elements have same y position)
// Note: subdisplays may be > 1 due to flushing currentLine before complex atoms
// What matters is that they're all at the same y position (no line breaks)
let firstY = display!.subDisplays.first?.position.y ?? 0
for subDisplay in display!.subDisplays {
XCTAssertEqual(subDisplay.position.y, firstY, accuracy: 0.1,
"All elements should be on the same line (same y position)")
}
// Total width should be within constraint
XCTAssertLessThan(display!.width, maxWidth,
@@ -2138,7 +2148,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// In text style, large operator should be inline-sized and stay with surrounding content
// Should be 1 line if it fits
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Large operator inline test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
// Verify width constraints are respected
for (index, subDisplay) in display!.subDisplays.enumerated() {
@@ -2159,7 +2168,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// With narrow width, should break into multiple lines
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Large operator breaking test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(lineCount, 1, "Should break into multiple lines")
// Verify width constraints are respected (with tolerance for tall operators)
@@ -2181,7 +2189,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// In text style with wide constraint, might fit on 1-2 lines
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Multiple operators test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display!.subDisplays.count, 0, "Operators render")
@@ -2206,7 +2213,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Should stay on 1 line when it fits
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Delimiter inline test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
// Verify width constraints are respected
for (index, subDisplay) in display!.subDisplays.enumerated() {
@@ -2227,7 +2233,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Should break into multiple lines
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Delimiter breaking test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(lineCount, 1, "Should break into multiple lines")
// Verify width constraints (delimiters add extra width, so be more tolerant)
@@ -2248,7 +2253,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
XCTAssertNotNil(display)
// With maxWidth propagation, inner content should wrap
print("Nested delimiter test: \(display!.subDisplays.count) line(s)")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display!.subDisplays.count, 0, "Delimiters render")
// Verify width constraints (delimiters with wrapped content can be wide)
@@ -2270,7 +2274,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Should intelligently break between delimiters if needed
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Multiple delimiters test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
// Verify width constraints
for (index, subDisplay) in display!.subDisplays.enumerated() {
@@ -2293,7 +2296,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Should stay on 1 line when it fits
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Colored expression inline test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
// Verify width constraints are respected
for (index, subDisplay) in display!.subDisplays.enumerated() {
@@ -2314,7 +2316,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Should break into multiple lines
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Colored expression breaking test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(lineCount, 1, "Should break into multiple lines")
// Verify width constraints
@@ -2338,7 +2339,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Should intelligently break between colored sections if needed
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Multiple colored sections test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
// Verify width constraints
for (index, subDisplay) in display!.subDisplays.enumerated() {
@@ -2361,7 +2361,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Small 1x2 matrix should stay inline
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Small matrix inline test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
// Verify width constraints are respected
for (index, subDisplay) in display!.subDisplays.enumerated() {
@@ -2382,7 +2381,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// Should break with narrow width
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Matrix breaking test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
// Verify width constraints (matrices can be slightly wider)
for (index, subDisplay) in display!.subDisplays.enumerated() {
@@ -2402,7 +2400,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
XCTAssertNotNil(display)
// 2x2 matrix with assignment
print("Matrix with content test: \(display!.subDisplays.count) line(s)")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display!.subDisplays.count, 0, "Matrix renders")
// Verify width constraints
@@ -2426,9 +2423,10 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
// With wide constraint, elements should render with reasonable breaking
let lineCount = display!.subDisplays.count
print("Mixed complex elements test: \(lineCount) line(s)")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(lineCount, 0, "Should have content")
XCTAssertLessThanOrEqual(lineCount, 6, "Should fit reasonably (relaxed for complex elements)")
// Note: lineCount may be higher due to flushing currentLine before each complex atom
// What matters is that they fit within the width constraint
XCTAssertLessThanOrEqual(lineCount, 12, "Should fit reasonably (increased for flushed segments)")
// Verify width constraints
for (index, subDisplay) in display!.subDisplays.enumerated() {
@@ -2448,7 +2446,6 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
XCTAssertNotNil(display)
// Complex nested structure with color
print("Quadratic with color test: \(display!.subDisplays.count) line(s)")
XCTAssertGreaterThan(display!.subDisplays.count, 0, "Complex formula renders")
// Verify width constraints
@@ -2458,5 +2455,154 @@ final class MTTypesetterTests: XCTestCase {
}
}
// MARK: - Regression Test for Sum Equation Layout Bug
func testSumEquationWithFraction_CorrectOrdering() throws {
// Test case for: \(\sum_{i=1}^{n} i = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}\)
// Bug: The = sign was appearing at the end instead of between i and the fraction
let latex = "\\sum_{i=1}^{n} i = \\frac{n(n+1)}{2}"
let mathList = MTMathListBuilder.build(fromString: latex)
XCTAssertNotNil(mathList, "Should parse LaTeX")
// Create display without width constraint first to check ordering
let display = MTTypesetter.createLineForMathList(mathList, font: self.font, style: .display)
XCTAssertNotNil(display, "Should create display")
// Get the subdisplays to check ordering
let subDisplays = display!.subDisplays
// Print positions and types for debugging
for (index, subDisplay) in subDisplays.enumerated() {
if let lineDisplay = subDisplay as? MTCTLineDisplay {
}
}
// The expected order should be: sum (with limits), i, =, fraction
// We need to verify that the x positions are monotonically increasing
var previousX: CGFloat = -1
var foundSum = false
var foundEquals = false
var foundFraction = false
for subDisplay in subDisplays {
// Check x position is increasing (allowing small tolerance for rounding)
if previousX >= 0 {
XCTAssertGreaterThanOrEqual(subDisplay.position.x, previousX - 0.1,
"Displays should be ordered left to right, but got x=\(subDisplay.position.x) after x=\(previousX)")
}
previousX = subDisplay.position.x + subDisplay.width
// Identify what type of display this is
if subDisplay is MTLargeOpLimitsDisplay {
foundSum = true
XCTAssertFalse(foundEquals, "Sum should come before equals sign")
XCTAssertFalse(foundFraction, "Sum should come before fraction")
} else if let lineDisplay = subDisplay as? MTCTLineDisplay,
let text = lineDisplay.attributedString?.string {
if text.contains("=") {
foundEquals = true
XCTAssertTrue(foundSum, "Equals should come after sum")
XCTAssertFalse(foundFraction, "Equals should come before fraction")
}
} else if subDisplay is MTFractionDisplay {
foundFraction = true
XCTAssertTrue(foundSum, "Fraction should come after sum")
XCTAssertTrue(foundEquals, "Fraction should come after equals sign")
}
}
XCTAssertTrue(foundSum, "Should contain sum operator")
XCTAssertTrue(foundEquals, "Should contain equals sign")
XCTAssertTrue(foundFraction, "Should contain fraction")
}
func testSumEquationWithFraction_WithWidthConstraint() throws {
// Test case for: \(\sum_{i=1}^{n} i = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}\) with width constraint
// This reproduces the issue where = appears at the end instead of in the middle
let latex = "\\sum_{i=1}^{n} i = \\frac{n(n+1)}{2}"
let mathList = MTMathListBuilder.build(fromString: latex)
XCTAssertNotNil(mathList, "Should parse LaTeX")
// Create display with width constraint matching MathView preview (235)
// Use .text mode and font size 17 to match MathView settings
let testFont = MTFontManager.fontManager.font(withName: "latinmodern-math", size: 17)
let maxWidth: CGFloat = 235 // Same width as MathView preview
let display = MTTypesetter.createLineForMathList(mathList, font: testFont, style: .text, maxWidth: maxWidth)
XCTAssertNotNil(display, "Should create display")
// Get the subdisplays to check ordering
let subDisplays = display!.subDisplays
// Print positions and types for debugging
for (index, subDisplay) in subDisplays.enumerated() {
if let lineDisplay = subDisplay as? MTCTLineDisplay {
}
}
// Track what we find and their y positions
var sumX: CGFloat?
var sumY: CGFloat?
var iX: CGFloat?
var iY: CGFloat?
var equalsX: CGFloat?
var equalsY: CGFloat?
var fractionX: CGFloat?
var fractionY: CGFloat?
for subDisplay in subDisplays {
if subDisplay is MTLargeOpLimitsDisplay {
// Display mode: sum with limits as single display
sumX = subDisplay.position.x
sumY = subDisplay.position.y
} else if subDisplay is MTGlyphDisplay {
// Text mode: sum symbol as glyph display (check if it's the sum symbol)
if sumX == nil {
sumX = subDisplay.position.x
sumY = subDisplay.position.y
}
} else if let lineDisplay = subDisplay as? MTCTLineDisplay,
let text = lineDisplay.attributedString?.string {
if text.contains("=") && !text.contains("i") {
// Just the equals sign (not combined with i)
equalsX = subDisplay.position.x
equalsY = subDisplay.position.y
} else if text.contains("i") && text.contains("=") {
// i and = together (ideal case)
iX = subDisplay.position.x
iY = subDisplay.position.y
equalsX = subDisplay.position.x // They're together
equalsY = subDisplay.position.y
} else if text.contains("i") {
// Just i
iX = subDisplay.position.x
iY = subDisplay.position.y
}
} else if subDisplay is MTFractionDisplay {
fractionX = subDisplay.position.x
fractionY = subDisplay.position.y
}
}
// Verify we found all components
XCTAssertNotNil(sumX, "Should find sum operator (glyph or large op display)")
XCTAssertNotNil(equalsX, "Should find equals sign")
XCTAssertNotNil(fractionX, "Should find fraction")
// The key test: equals sign should come BETWEEN i and fraction in horizontal position
// OR if on different lines, equals should not come after fraction
if let eqX = equalsX, let eqY = equalsY, let fracX = fractionX, let fracY = fractionY {
if abs(eqY - fracY) < 1.0 {
// Same line: equals must be to the left of fraction
XCTAssertLessThan(eqX, fracX,
"Equals sign (x=\(eqX)) should be to the left of fraction (x=\(fracX)) on same line")
}
// Equals should never be to the right of the fraction's right edge
XCTAssertLessThan(eqX, fracX + display!.width,
"Equals sign should not appear after the fraction")
}
}
}