Description
Return a zero-based row-major inscription-grid index.
Art catalogs and inscriptions encode editions, states, suffixes and transcribed lines through explicit notation. Literal tokens and line positions can be reconciled without authenticating an impression, assigning authorship or resolving differences between cataloging authorities. The supplied prefix, separator and numbering convention are part of the input.
Return a zero-based row-major inscription-grid index.
When to use this tool
Use Public Inscription Column Index when checking the stated inscription, edition or catalog-token convention.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter row, column, columns, origin. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read linearIndex. Use the output convention below.
Return a zero-based row-major inscription-grid index. Require origin zero/one, positive whole columns and row/column within their stated origin bounds; index = (row-origin)*columns+(column-origin), using exact intermediates then numeric output.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| row | Row | Required. Safe integer. |
| column | Column | Required. Safe integer. |
| columns | Columns | Required. Safe integer; minimum 1. |
| origin | Numeric index origin: zero or one. | Required. Safe integer. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| linearIndex | Row-major numeric address with exact integer intermediates; there is no supplied row-count bound. | Required. Safe integer. |
{
"input": {
"row": 2,
"column": 3,
"columns": 4,
"origin": 1
},
"output": {
"linearIndex": 6
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- No total row count is supplied; inscription content, column order and physical geometry are not verified.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Consult the original inscription and authoritative catalog for attribution, edition identity and the notation used by the relevant collection.
References
Similar or alternative tools
- Inscription Line Index
Return one supplied inscription line.
- Artwork State Edition Order Token
Return a supplied state/edition ordering key.