read_entry
Retrieve the full plain-text content of a Norton Guide entry by specifying its file path and byte offset. Returns lines and optional see-also references.
Instructions
Return the full plain-text content of the entry at a given offset.
Args:
path: Absolute path to the .ng file.
offset: Byte offset of the entry within the guide, as returned by
list_entries or list_menus.
Returns: A dictionary containing:
- ``offset`` (int): The entry's offset.
- ``type`` (str): ``"short"`` or ``"long"``.
- ``lines`` (list[str]): Plain-text lines of the entry.
- ``see_also`` (list[dict]): For long entries only — each item has
``text`` (str) and ``offset`` (int) keys. Empty list for short
entries.Raises: FileNotFoundError: If path does not point to an existing file. ValueError: If the offset does not point to a valid entry.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | Yes | ||
| offset | Yes |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||