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August 28, 2025 at 05:14 AM

File "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.13_3.13.2032.0_x64__qbz5n2kfra8p0\Lib\tkinter\__init__.py", line 1799, in _getconfigure1 x = self.tk.splitlist(self.tk.call(*args)) ~~~~~~~~~~~~^^^^^^^ _tkinter.TclError: unknown option "-PROGRESS = 1%" PS C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code>

The provided content seems to describe an error traceback, not a specific block of code. However, I can explain what is happening in the code snippet related to the error message.

Breakdown of the Error:

  1. Source: The file mentioned in the traceback (__init__.py) is part of the tkinter library, which is the standard Python library used for building graphical user interface (GUI) applications.

  2. Functionality: The error occurs in the _getconfigure1 function. This function is responsible for retrieving a specific configuration option for a tkinter widget. The function calls self.tk.call(*args) to make a Tcl/Tk function call and then processes the results.

  3. Error Generation:

    • self.tk.call(*args) invokes a Tcl/Tk command with the given arguments.
    • In this specific case, it seems that one of the options being passed to a tkinter widget (possibly -PROGRESS or something similar) is not recognized by Tcl/Tk, the underlying GUI toolkit used by tkinter.
    • This results in _tkinter.TclError: unknown option "-PROGRESS = 1%". The Tcl interpreter is stating that -PROGRESS = 1% is not a valid option for the widget being configured.

What the Code Does:

The code block mentioned in the traceback attempts to:

  1. Call a Tcl/Tk function to configure or retrieve a widget's attributes based on the *args passed.
  2. Split the output of the Tcl/Tk call into a Python list using splitlist(), allowing the code to work with the configuration options interactively.

However, due to an invalid option (-PROGRESS = 1%) being passed, Tcl/Tk raises an error, halting execution.

How to Address This Issue:

  • Input Validation: Ensure that the arguments you are passing when interacting with tkinter widgets are correct and follow the expected syntax.
  • Check Widget-Specific Options: Verify the valid configuration options that the widget supports, as these vary based on the widget type (e.g., Label, Progressbar, or Button).
  • Debug the Code: Locate the call making this configuration request and remove or correct the invalid -PROGRESS = 1% option.

If you can share the source code that caused this error, we can determine what specific widget and arguments are being used.

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