#344 graphics assertion overhaul

graphics/elements/indicators/hbar.lua

@@ -22,9 +22,6 @@ local element = require("graphics.element")
 ---@param args hbar_args
 ---@return graphics_element element, element_id id
 local function hbar(args)
-    -- properties/state
-    local last_num_bars = -1
-
     -- create new graphics element base object
     local e = element.new(args)
 
@@ -33,7 +30,9 @@ local function hbar(args)
     -- bar width is width - 5 characters for " 100%" if showing percent
     local bar_width = util.trinary(args.show_percent, e.frame.w - 5, e.frame.w)
 
-    assert(bar_width > 0, "indicators.hbar: too small for bar")
+    element.assert(bar_width > 0, "too small for bar")
+
+    local last_num_bars = -1
 
     -- determine bar colors
     local bar_bkg = e.fg_bg.blit_bkg