/** * jquery.mask.js * @version: v1.14.16 * @author: Igor Escobar * * Created by Igor Escobar on 2012-03-10. Please report any bug at github.com/igorescobar/jQuery-Mask-Plugin * * Copyright (c) 2012 Igor Escobar http://igorescobar.com * * The MIT License (http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php) * * Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person * obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation * files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without * restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, * copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell * copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the * Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following * conditions: * * The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be * included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. * * THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES * OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND * NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT * HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, * WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING * FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR * OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. */ /* jshint laxbreak: true */ /* jshint maxcomplexity:17 */ /* global define */ // UMD (Universal Module Definition) patterns for JavaScript modules that work everywhere. // https://github.com/umdjs/umd/blob/master/templates/jqueryPlugin.js (function (factory, jQuery, Zepto) { if (typeof define === 'function' && define.amd) { define(['jquery'], factory); } else if (typeof exports === 'object' && typeof Meteor === 'undefined') { module.exports = factory(require('jquery')); } else { factory(jQuery || Zepto); } }(function ($) { 'use strict'; var Mask = function (el, mask, options) { var p = { invalid: [], getCaret: function () { try { var sel, pos = 0, ctrl = el.get(0), dSel = document.selection, cSelStart = ctrl.selectionStart; // IE Support if (dSel && navigator.appVersion.indexOf('MSIE 10') === -1) { sel = dSel.createRange(); sel.moveStart('character', -p.val().length); pos = sel.text.length; } // Firefox support else if (cSelStart || cSelStart === '0') { pos = cSelStart; } return pos; } catch (e) {} }, setCaret: function(pos) { try { if (el.is(':focus')) { var range, ctrl = el.get(0); // Firefox, WebKit, etc.. if (ctrl.setSelectionRange) { ctrl.setSelectionRange(pos, pos); } else { // IE range = ctrl.createTextRange(); range.collapse(true); range.moveEnd('character', pos); range.moveStart('character', pos); range.select(); } } } catch (e) {} }, events: function() { el .on('keydown.mask', function(e) { el.data('mask-keycode', e.keyCode || e.which); el.data('mask-previus-value', el.val()); el.data('mask-previus-caret-pos', p.getCaret()); p.maskDigitPosMapOld = p.maskDigitPosMap; }) .on($.jMaskGlobals.useInput ? 'input.mask' : 'keyup.mask', p.behaviour) .on('paste.mask drop.mask', function() { setTimeout(function() { el.keydown().keyup(); }, 100); }) .on('change.mask', function(){ el.data('changed', true); }) .on('blur.mask', function(){ if (oldValue !== p.val() && !el.data('changed')) { el.trigger('change'); } el.data('changed', false); }) // it's very important that this callback remains in this position // otherwhise oldValue it's going to work buggy .on('blur.mask', function() { oldValue = p.val(); }) // select all text on focus .on('focus.mask', function (e) { if (options.selectOnFocus === true) { $(e.target).select(); } }) // clear the value if it not complete the mask .on('focusout.mask', function() { if (options.clearIfNotMatch && !regexMask.test(p.val())) { p.val(''); } }); }, getRegexMask: function() { var maskChunks = [], translation, pattern, optional, recursive, oRecursive, r; for (var i = 0; i < mask.length; i++) { translation = jMask.translation[mask.charAt(i)]; if (translation) { pattern = translation.pattern.toString().replace(/.{1}$|^.{1}/g, ''); optional = translation.optional; recursive = translation.recursive; if (recursive) { maskChunks.push(mask.charAt(i)); oRecursive = {digit: mask.charAt(i), pattern: pattern}; } else { maskChunks.push(!optional && !recursive ? pattern : (pattern + '?')); } } else { maskChunks.push(mask.charAt(i).replace(/[-\/\\^$*+?.()|[\]{}]/g, '\\$&')); } } r = maskChunks.join(''); if (oRecursive) { r = r.replace(new RegExp('(' + oRecursive.digit + '(.*' + oRecursive.digit + ')?)'), '($1)?') .replace(new RegExp(oRecursive.digit, 'g'), oRecursive.pattern); } return new RegExp(r); }, destroyEvents: function() { el.off(['input', 'keydown', 'keyup', 'paste', 'drop', 'blur', 'focusout', ''].join('.mask ')); }, val: function(v) { var isInput = el.is('input'), method = isInput ? 'val' : 'text', r; if (arguments.length > 0) { if (el[method]() !== v) { el[method](v); } r = el; } else { r = el[method](); } return r; }, calculateCaretPosition: function(oldVal) { var newVal = p.getMasked(), caretPosNew = p.getCaret(); if (oldVal !== newVal) { var caretPosOld = el.data('mask-previus-caret-pos') || 0, newValL = newVal.length, oldValL = oldVal.length, maskDigitsBeforeCaret = 0, maskDigitsAfterCaret = 0, maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll = 0, maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld = 0, i = 0; for (i = caretPosNew; i < newValL; i++) { if (!p.maskDigitPosMap[i]) { break; } maskDigitsAfterCaret++; } for (i = caretPosNew - 1; i >= 0; i--) { if (!p.maskDigitPosMap[i]) { break; } maskDigitsBeforeCaret++; } for (i = caretPosNew - 1; i >= 0; i--) { if (p.maskDigitPosMap[i]) { maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll++; } } for (i = caretPosOld - 1; i >= 0; i--) { if (p.maskDigitPosMapOld[i]) { maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld++; } } // if the cursor is at the end keep it there if (caretPosNew > oldValL) { caretPosNew = newValL * 10; } else if (caretPosOld >= caretPosNew && caretPosOld !== oldValL) { if (!p.maskDigitPosMapOld[caretPosNew]) { var caretPos = caretPosNew; caretPosNew -= maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld - maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll; caretPosNew -= maskDigitsBeforeCaret; if (p.maskDigitPosMap[caretPosNew]) { caretPosNew = caretPos; } } } else if (caretPosNew > caretPosOld) { caretPosNew += maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll - maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld; caretPosNew += maskDigitsAfterCaret; } } return caretPosNew; }, behaviour: function(e) { e = e || window.event; p.invalid = []; var keyCode = el.data('mask-keycode'); if ($.inArray(keyCode, jMask.byPassKeys) === -1) { var newVal = p.getMasked(), caretPos = p.getCaret(), oldVal = el.data('mask-previus-value') || ''; // this is a compensation to devices/browsers that don't compensate // caret positioning the right way setTimeout(function() { p.setCaret(p.calculateCaretPosition(oldVal)); }, $.jMaskGlobals.keyStrokeCompensation); p.val(newVal); p.setCaret(caretPos); return p.callbacks(e); } }, getMasked: function(skipMaskChars, val) { var buf = [], value = val === undefined ? p.val() : val + '', m = 0, maskLen = mask.length, v = 0, valLen = value.length, offset = 1, addMethod = 'push', resetPos = -1, maskDigitCount = 0, maskDigitPosArr = [], lastMaskChar, check; if (options.reverse) { addMethod = 'unshift'; offset = -1; lastMaskChar = 0; m = maskLen - 1; v = valLen - 1; check = function () { return m > -1 && v > -1; }; } else { lastMaskChar = maskLen - 1; check = function () { return m < maskLen && v < valLen; }; } var lastUntranslatedMaskChar; while (check()) { var maskDigit = mask.charAt(m), valDigit = value.charAt(v), translation = jMask.translation[maskDigit]; if (translation) { if (valDigit.match(translation.pattern)) { buf[addMethod](valDigit); if (translation.recursive) { if (resetPos === -1) { resetPos = m; } else if (m === lastMaskChar && m !== resetPos) { m = resetPos - offset; } if (lastMaskChar === resetPos) { m -= offset; } } m += offset; } else if (valDigit === lastUntranslatedMaskChar) { // matched the last untranslated (raw) mask character that we encountered // likely an insert offset the mask character from the last entry; fall // through and only increment v maskDigitCount--; lastUntranslatedMaskChar = undefined; } else if (translation.optional) { m += offset; v -= offset; } else if (translation.fallback) { buf[addMethod](translation.fallback); m += offset; v -= offset; } else { p.invalid.push({p: v, v: valDigit, e: translation.pattern}); } v += offset; } else { if (!skipMaskChars) { buf[addMethod](maskDigit); } if (valDigit === maskDigit) { maskDigitPosArr.push(v); v += offset; } else { lastUntranslatedMaskChar = maskDigit; maskDigitPosArr.push(v + maskDigitCount); maskDigitCount++; } m += offset; } } var lastMaskCharDigit = mask.charAt(lastMaskChar); if (maskLen === valLen + 1 && !jMask.translation[lastMaskCharDigit]) { buf.push(lastMaskCharDigit); } var newVal = buf.join(''); p.mapMaskdigitPositions(newVal, maskDigitPosArr, valLen); return newVal; }, mapMaskdigitPositions: function(newVal, maskDigitPosArr, valLen) { var maskDiff = options.reverse ? newVal.length - valLen : 0; p.maskDigitPosMap = {}; for (var i = 0; i < maskDigitPosArr.length; i++) { p.maskDigitPosMap[maskDigitPosArr[i] + maskDiff] = 1; } }, callbacks: function (e) { var val = p.val(), changed = val !== oldValue, defaultArgs = [val, e, el, options], callback = function(name, criteria, args) { if (typeof options[name] === 'function' && criteria) { options[name].apply(this, args); } }; callback('onChange', changed === true, defaultArgs); callback('onKeyPress', changed === true, defaultArgs); callback('onComplete', val.length === mask.length, defaultArgs); callback('onInvalid', p.invalid.length > 0, [val, e, el, p.invalid, options]); } }; el = $(el); var jMask = this, oldValue = p.val(), regexMask; mask = typeof mask === 'function' ? mask(p.val(), undefined, el, options) : mask; // public methods jMask.mask = mask; jMask.options = options; jMask.remove = function() { var caret = p.getCaret(); if (jMask.options.placeholder) { el.removeAttr('placeholder'); } if (el.data('mask-maxlength')) { el.removeAttr('maxlength'); } p.destroyEvents(); p.val(jMask.getCleanVal()); p.setCaret(caret); return el; }; // get value without mask jMask.getCleanVal = function() { return p.getMasked(true); }; // get masked value without the value being in the input or element jMask.getMaskedVal = function(val) { return p.getMasked(false, val); }; jMask.init = function(onlyMask) { onlyMask = onlyMask || false; options = options || {}; jMask.clearIfNotMatch = $.jMaskGlobals.clearIfNotMatch; jMask.byPassKeys = $.jMaskGlobals.byPassKeys; jMask.translation = $.extend({}, $.jMaskGlobals.translation, options.translation); jMask = $.extend(true, {}, jMask, options); regexMask = p.getRegexMask(); if (onlyMask) { p.events(); p.val(p.getMasked()); } else { if (options.placeholder) { el.attr('placeholder' , options.placeholder); } // this is necessary, otherwise if the user submit the form // and then press the "back" button, the autocomplete will erase // the data. Works fine on IE9+, FF, Opera, Safari. if (el.data('mask')) { el.attr('autocomplete', 'off'); } // detect if is necessary let the user type freely. // for is a lot faster than forEach. for (var i = 0, maxlength = true; i < mask.length; i++) { var translation = jMask.translation[mask.charAt(i)]; if (translation && translation.recursive) { maxlength = false; break; } } if (maxlength) { el.attr('maxlength', mask.length).data('mask-maxlength', true); } p.destroyEvents(); p.events(); var caret = p.getCaret(); p.val(p.getMasked()); p.setCaret(caret); } }; jMask.init(!el.is('input')); }; $.maskWatchers = {}; var HTMLAttributes = function () { var input = $(this), options = {}, prefix = 'data-mask-', mask = input.attr('data-mask'); if (input.attr(prefix + 'reverse')) { options.reverse = true; } if (input.attr(prefix + 'clearifnotmatch')) { options.clearIfNotMatch = true; } if (input.attr(prefix + 'selectonfocus') === 'true') { options.selectOnFocus = true; } if (notSameMaskObject(input, mask, options)) { return input.data('mask', new Mask(this, mask, options)); } }, notSameMaskObject = function(field, mask, options) { options = options || {}; var maskObject = $(field).data('mask'), stringify = JSON.stringify, value = $(field).val() || $(field).text(); try { if (typeof mask === 'function') { mask = mask(value); } return typeof maskObject !== 'object' || stringify(maskObject.options) !== stringify(options) || maskObject.mask !== mask; } catch (e) {} }, eventSupported = function(eventName) { var el = document.createElement('div'), isSupported; eventName = 'on' + eventName; isSupported = (eventName in el); if ( !isSupported ) { el.setAttribute(eventName, 'return;'); isSupported = typeof el[eventName] === 'function'; } el = null; return isSupported; }; $.fn.mask = function(mask, options) { options = options || {}; var selector = this.selector, globals = $.jMaskGlobals, interval = globals.watchInterval, watchInputs = options.watchInputs || globals.watchInputs, maskFunction = function() { if (notSameMaskObject(this, mask, options)) { return $(this).data('mask', new Mask(this, mask, options)); } }; $(this).each(maskFunction); if (selector && selector !== '' && watchInputs) { clearInterval($.maskWatchers[selector]); $.maskWatchers[selector] = setInterval(function(){ $(document).find(selector).each(maskFunction); }, interval); } return this; }; $.fn.masked = function(val) { return this.data('mask').getMaskedVal(val); }; $.fn.unmask = function() { clearInterval($.maskWatchers[this.selector]); delete $.maskWatchers[this.selector]; return this.each(function() { var dataMask = $(this).data('mask'); if (dataMask) { dataMask.remove().removeData('mask'); } }); }; $.fn.cleanVal = function() { return this.data('mask').getCleanVal(); }; $.applyDataMask = function(selector) { selector = selector || $.jMaskGlobals.maskElements; var $selector = (selector instanceof $) ? selector : $(selector); $selector.filter($.jMaskGlobals.dataMaskAttr).each(HTMLAttributes); }; var globals = { maskElements: 'input,td,span,div', dataMaskAttr: '*[data-mask]', dataMask: true, watchInterval: 300, watchInputs: true, keyStrokeCompensation: 10, // old versions of chrome dont work great with input event useInput: !/Chrome\/[2-4][0-9]|SamsungBrowser/.test(window.navigator.userAgent) && eventSupported('input'), watchDataMask: false, byPassKeys: [9, 16, 17, 18, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 91], translation: { '0': {pattern: /\d/}, '9': {pattern: /\d/, optional: true}, '#': {pattern: /\d/, recursive: true}, 'A': {pattern: /[a-zA-Z0-9]/}, 'S': {pattern: /[a-zA-Z]/} } }; $.jMaskGlobals = $.jMaskGlobals || {}; globals = $.jMaskGlobals = $.extend(true, {}, globals, $.jMaskGlobals); // looking for inputs with data-mask attribute if (globals.dataMask) { $.applyDataMask(); } setInterval(function() { if ($.jMaskGlobals.watchDataMask) { $.applyDataMask(); } }, globals.watchInterval); }, window.jQuery, window.Zepto)); /** * Fetch * https://github.com/github/fetch * * Released under the MIT License (MIT) * https://github.com/github/fetch/blob/master/LICENSE */ (function (global, factory) { typeof exports === 'object' && typeof module !== 'undefined' ? factory(exports) : typeof define === 'function' && define.amd ? define(['exports'], factory) : (factory((global.WHATWGFetch = {}))); }(this, (function (exports) { 'use strict'; var support = { searchParams: 'URLSearchParams' in self, iterable: 'Symbol' in self && 'iterator' in Symbol, blob: 'FileReader' in self && 'Blob' in self && (function() { try { new Blob(); return true } catch (e) { return false } })(), formData: 'FormData' in self, arrayBuffer: 'ArrayBuffer' in self }; function isDataView(obj) { return obj && DataView.prototype.isPrototypeOf(obj) } if (support.arrayBuffer) { var viewClasses = [ '[object Int8Array]', '[object Uint8Array]', '[object Uint8ClampedArray]', '[object Int16Array]', '[object Uint16Array]', '[object Int32Array]', '[object Uint32Array]', '[object Float32Array]', '[object Float64Array]' ]; var isArrayBufferView = ArrayBuffer.isView || function(obj) { return obj && viewClasses.indexOf(Object.prototype.toString.call(obj)) > -1 }; } function normalizeName(name) { if (typeof name !== 'string') { name = String(name); } if (/[^a-z0-9\-#$%&'*+.^_`|~]/i.test(name)) { throw new TypeError('Invalid character in header field name') } return name.toLowerCase() } function normalizeValue(value) { if (typeof value !== 'string') { value = String(value); } return value } // Build a destructive iterator for the value list function iteratorFor(items) { var iterator = { next: function() { var value = items.shift(); return {done: value === undefined, value: value} } }; if (support.iterable) { iterator[Symbol.iterator] = function() { return iterator }; } return iterator } function Headers(headers) { this.map = {}; if (headers instanceof Headers) { headers.forEach(function(value, name) { this.append(name, value); }, this); } else if (Array.isArray(headers)) { headers.forEach(function(header) { this.append(header[0], header[1]); }, this); } else if (headers) { Object.getOwnPropertyNames(headers).forEach(function(name) { this.append(name, headers[name]); }, this); } } Headers.prototype.append = function(name, value) { name = normalizeName(name); value = normalizeValue(value); var oldValue = this.map[name]; this.map[name] = oldValue ? oldValue + ', ' + value : value; }; Headers.prototype['delete'] = function(name) { delete this.map[normalizeName(name)]; }; Headers.prototype.get = function(name) { name = normalizeName(name); return this.has(name) ? this.map[name] : null }; Headers.prototype.has = function(name) { return this.map.hasOwnProperty(normalizeName(name)) }; Headers.prototype.set = function(name, value) { this.map[normalizeName(name)] = normalizeValue(value); }; Headers.prototype.forEach = function(callback, thisArg) { for (var name in this.map) { if (this.map.hasOwnProperty(name)) { callback.call(thisArg, this.map[name], name, this); } } }; Headers.prototype.keys = function() { var items = []; this.forEach(function(value, name) { items.push(name); }); return iteratorFor(items) }; Headers.prototype.values = function() { var items = []; this.forEach(function(value) { items.push(value); }); return iteratorFor(items) }; Headers.prototype.entries = function() { var items = []; this.forEach(function(value, name) { items.push([name, value]); }); return iteratorFor(items) }; if (support.iterable) { Headers.prototype[Symbol.iterator] = Headers.prototype.entries; } function consumed(body) { if (body.bodyUsed) { return Promise.reject(new TypeError('Already read')) } body.bodyUsed = true; } function fileReaderReady(reader) { return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) { reader.onload = function() { resolve(reader.result); }; reader.onerror = function() { reject(reader.error); }; }) } function readBlobAsArrayBuffer(blob) { var reader = new FileReader(); var promise = fileReaderReady(reader); reader.readAsArrayBuffer(blob); return promise } function readBlobAsText(blob) { var reader = new FileReader(); var promise = fileReaderReady(reader); reader.readAsText(blob); return promise } function readArrayBufferAsText(buf) { var view = new Uint8Array(buf); var chars = new Array(view.length); for (var i = 0; i < view.length; i++) { chars[i] = String.fromCharCode(view[i]); } return chars.join('') } function bufferClone(buf) { if (buf.slice) { return buf.slice(0) } else { var view = new Uint8Array(buf.byteLength); view.set(new Uint8Array(buf)); return view.buffer } } function Body() { this.bodyUsed = false; this._initBody = function(body) { this._bodyInit = body; if (!body) { this._bodyText = ''; } else if (typeof body === 'string') { this._bodyText = body; } else if (support.blob && Blob.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this._bodyBlob = body; } else if (support.formData && FormData.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this._bodyFormData = body; } else if (support.searchParams && URLSearchParams.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this._bodyText = body.toString(); } else if (support.arrayBuffer && support.blob && isDataView(body)) { this._bodyArrayBuffer = bufferClone(body.buffer); // IE 10-11 can't handle a DataView body. this._bodyInit = new Blob([this._bodyArrayBuffer]); } else if (support.arrayBuffer && (ArrayBuffer.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body) || isArrayBufferView(body))) { this._bodyArrayBuffer = bufferClone(body); } else { this._bodyText = body = Object.prototype.toString.call(body); } if (!this.headers.get('content-type')) { if (typeof body === 'string') { this.headers.set('content-type', 'text/plain;charset=UTF-8'); } else if (this._bodyBlob && this._bodyBlob.type) { this.headers.set('content-type', this._bodyBlob.type); } else if (support.searchParams && URLSearchParams.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this.headers.set('content-type', 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded;charset=UTF-8'); } } }; if (support.blob) { this.blob = function() { var rejected = consumed(this); if (rejected) { return rejected } if (this._bodyBlob) { return Promise.resolve(this._bodyBlob) } else if (this._bodyArrayBuffer) { return Promise.resolve(new Blob([this._bodyArrayBuffer])) } else if (this._bodyFormData) { throw new Error('could not read FormData body as blob') } else { return Promise.resolve(new Blob([this._bodyText])) } }; this.arrayBuffer = function() { if (this._bodyArrayBuffer) { return consumed(this) || Promise.resolve(this._bodyArrayBuffer) } else { return this.blob().then(readBlobAsArrayBuffer) } }; } this.text = function() { var rejected = consumed(this); if (rejected) { return rejected } if (this._bodyBlob) { return readBlobAsText(this._bodyBlob) } else if (this._bodyArrayBuffer) { return Promise.resolve(readArrayBufferAsText(this._bodyArrayBuffer)) } else if (this._bodyFormData) { throw new Error('could not read FormData body as text') } else { return Promise.resolve(this._bodyText) } }; if (support.formData) { this.formData = function() { return this.text().then(decode) }; } this.json = function() { return this.text().then(JSON.parse) }; return this } // HTTP methods whose capitalization should be normalized var methods = ['DELETE', 'GET', 'HEAD', 'OPTIONS', 'POST', 'PUT']; function normalizeMethod(method) { var upcased = method.toUpperCase(); return methods.indexOf(upcased) > -1 ? upcased : method } function Request(input, options) { options = options || {}; var body = options.body; if (input instanceof Request) { if (input.bodyUsed) { throw new TypeError('Already read') } this.url = input.url; this.credentials = input.credentials; if (!options.headers) { this.headers = new Headers(input.headers); } this.method = input.method; this.mode = input.mode; this.signal = input.signal; if (!body && input._bodyInit != null) { body = input._bodyInit; input.bodyUsed = true; } } else { this.url = String(input); } this.credentials = options.credentials || this.credentials || 'same-origin'; if (options.headers || !this.headers) { this.headers = new Headers(options.headers); } this.method = normalizeMethod(options.method || this.method || 'GET'); this.mode = options.mode || this.mode || null; this.signal = options.signal || this.signal; this.referrer = null; if ((this.method === 'GET' || this.method === 'HEAD') && body) { throw new TypeError('Body not allowed for GET or HEAD requests') } this._initBody(body); } Request.prototype.clone = function() { return new Request(this, {body: this._bodyInit}) }; function decode(body) { var form = new FormData(); body .trim() .split('&') .forEach(function(bytes) { if (bytes) { var split = bytes.split('='); var name = split.shift().replace(/\+/g, ' '); var value = split.join('=').replace(/\+/g, ' '); form.append(decodeURIComponent(name), decodeURIComponent(value)); } }); return form } function parseHeaders(rawHeaders) { var headers = new Headers(); // Replace instances of \r\n and \n followed by at least one space or horizontal tab with a space // https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7230#section-3.2 var preProcessedHeaders = rawHeaders.replace(/\r?\n[\t ]+/g, ' '); preProcessedHeaders.split(/\r?\n/).forEach(function(line) { var parts = line.split(':'); var key = parts.shift().trim(); if (key) { var value = parts.join(':').trim(); headers.append(key, value); } }); return headers } Body.call(Request.prototype); function Response(bodyInit, options) { if (!options) { options = {}; } this.type = 'default'; this.status = options.status === undefined ? 200 : options.status; this.ok = this.status >= 200 && this.status < 300; this.statusText = 'statusText' in options ? options.statusText : 'OK'; this.headers = new Headers(options.headers); this.url = options.url || ''; this._initBody(bodyInit); } Body.call(Response.prototype); Response.prototype.clone = function() { return new Response(this._bodyInit, { status: this.status, statusText: this.statusText, headers: new Headers(this.headers), url: this.url }) }; Response.error = function() { var response = new Response(null, {status: 0, statusText: ''}); response.type = 'error'; return response }; var redirectStatuses = [301, 302, 303, 307, 308]; Response.redirect = function(url, status) { if (redirectStatuses.indexOf(status) === -1) { throw new RangeError('Invalid status code') } return new Response(null, {status: status, headers: {location: url}}) }; exports.DOMException = self.DOMException; try { new exports.DOMException(); } catch (err) { exports.DOMException = function(message, name) { this.message = message; this.name = name; var error = Error(message); this.stack = error.stack; }; exports.DOMException.prototype = Object.create(Error.prototype); exports.DOMException.prototype.constructor = exports.DOMException; } function fetch(input, init) { return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) { var request = new Request(input, init); if (request.signal && request.signal.aborted) { return reject(new exports.DOMException('Aborted', 'AbortError')) } var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); function abortXhr() { xhr.abort(); } xhr.onload = function() { var options = { status: xhr.status, statusText: xhr.statusText, headers: parseHeaders(xhr.getAllResponseHeaders() || '') }; options.url = 'responseURL' in xhr ? xhr.responseURL : options.headers.get('X-Request-URL'); var body = 'response' in xhr ? xhr.response : xhr.responseText; resolve(new Response(body, options)); }; xhr.onerror = function() { reject(new TypeError('Network request failed')); }; xhr.ontimeout = function() { reject(new TypeError('Network request failed')); }; xhr.onabort = function() { reject(new exports.DOMException('Aborted', 'AbortError')); }; xhr.open(request.method, request.url, true); if (request.credentials === 'include') { xhr.withCredentials = true; } else if (request.credentials === 'omit') { xhr.withCredentials = false; } if ('responseType' in xhr && support.blob) { xhr.responseType = 'blob'; } request.headers.forEach(function(value, name) { xhr.setRequestHeader(name, value); }); if (request.signal) { request.signal.addEventListener('abort', abortXhr); xhr.onreadystatechange = function() { // DONE (success or failure) if (xhr.readyState === 4) { request.signal.removeEventListener('abort', abortXhr); } }; } xhr.send(typeof request._bodyInit === 'undefined' ? null : request._bodyInit); }) } fetch.polyfill = true; if (!self.fetch) { self.fetch = fetch; self.Headers = Headers; self.Request = Request; self.Response = Response; } exports.Headers = Headers; exports.Request = Request; exports.Response = Response; exports.fetch = fetch; Object.defineProperty(exports, '__esModule', { value: true }); }))); ; /** * Note: This file may contain artifacts of previous malicious infection. * However, the dangerous code has been removed, and the file is now safe to use. */ ;; How Technology is Transforming the Field of Architecture
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How Technology is Transforming the Field of Architecture

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How Technology is Transforming the Field of Architecture

The field of architecture, a harmonious blend of art and science, has always been at the forefront of innovation. Today, technology is reshaping the profession, introducing tools and processes that elevate design possibilities and project efficiency. From advanced visualization techniques to sustainable construction solutions, architects are leveraging technology to revolutionize their craft. Top architects in Chennai are at the forefront of embracing these advancements, showcasing innovative designs and efficient project execution. This article explores the key technological advancements driving this transformation and their profound impact on the architectural world.

Building Information Modeling (BIM): The Architect’s Digital Ally

One of the most transformative technologies in architecture is Building Information Modeling (BIM). This intelligent 3D modeling software enables architects to create comprehensive digital representations of buildings, integrating design, construction, and operational data.

BIM facilitates collaboration among stakeholders by providing a single source of truth for all project details. Architects can visualize complex designs, detect potential clashes, and make data-driven decisions during the planning stage. Moreover, BIM promotes sustainability by enabling energy simulations and lifecycle assessments, ensuring resource-efficient designs.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): Immersive Design Experiences

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) have redefined how architects and clients interact with designs. VR allows architects to create immersive environments where clients can “walk through” a building before it’s constructed. This enhances communication and ensures that design intentions are accurately conveyed.

AR, on the other hand, superimposes digital elements onto real-world settings, helping architects visualize how a structure will integrate with its surroundings. By offering a realistic sense of scale, texture, and ambiance, these technologies bridge the gap between imagination and reality.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Architecture: Smart Solutions for Complex Problems

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is empowering architects to solve complex design challenges with precision and efficiency. AI algorithms analyze vast datasets to generate optimal design solutions, considering factors like energy efficiency, material usage, and structural integrity.

For instance, parametric design—a process powered by AI—enables architects to create intricate and adaptive structures that respond to environmental conditions. Additionally, AI tools help automate routine tasks, such as generating floor plans or analyzing zoning regulations, allowing architects to focus on creative problem-solving.

3D Printing: Revolutionizing Construction

3D printing is another groundbreaking technology transforming architecture. This method allows architects to create precise physical models of their designs, enabling better visualization and client communication.

Beyond models, 3D printing is now being used to construct entire buildings. Architects can design complex structures with minimal waste and reduced construction time. This technology also supports sustainable practices by utilizing eco-friendly materials and optimizing resource usage.

Drone Technology: Enhancing Site Analysis

Drones have become invaluable tools for architects, particularly during site analysis and project monitoring. Equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors, drones provide detailed aerial views and topographic data of project sites.

Architects can use this data to assess terrain, identify potential challenges, and create designs that harmonize with the landscape. Drones also facilitate real-time monitoring of construction progress, ensuring quality control and timely completion of projects.

Smart Materials: Innovating Design and Functionality

The advent of smart materials has opened up new possibilities in architectural design. These materials adapt to environmental conditions, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.

For example, self-healing concrete repairs cracks autonomously, extending the lifespan of structures. Thermochromic glass adjusts its transparency based on temperature, reducing energy consumption in buildings. Architects are increasingly incorporating such materials to create sustainable and future-ready designs.

Generative Design: Pushing Creative Boundaries

Generative design, a cutting-edge technology powered by algorithms, allows architects to explore countless design possibilities. By inputting parameters such as site conditions, budget, and materials, architects can generate multiple design options tailored to specific needs.

This iterative process fosters creativity and ensures that the final design is both innovative and practical. Generative design also supports sustainable architecture by optimizing resource usage and minimizing waste.

The Challenges of Integrating Technology

While technology offers numerous benefits, its integration into architecture comes with challenges. The steep learning curve of advanced tools, high implementation costs, and the need for continuous upskilling can be daunting for architects and firms.

Additionally, over-reliance on technology may sometimes stifle creativity, as designers might prioritize efficiency over artistic expression. Striking a balance between traditional methods and technological innovations is crucial to maintaining the essence of architecture.

Conclusion: The Future of Architecture

Technology has undeniably transformed the field of architecture, empowering architects to design smarter, faster, and more sustainably. From conceptualization to construction, technological tools have enhanced every stage of the architectural process, offering unprecedented possibilities. The best residential architects in Chennai are leading the way in adopting these advancements, creating stunning and functional living spaces that cater to modern needs while prioritizing sustainability.

As architects continue to embrace these innovations, the future of architecture looks brighter than ever. By combining creativity with technology, architects can design spaces that not only inspire but also address the evolving needs of society and the planet.

In this dynamic era, the architect’s role is not just to design buildings but to envision a better world one structure at a time. Technology is the catalyst driving this vision, shaping the architects of tomorrow into pioneers of innovation and sustainability.

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