Best way for storage data (arrays) in file.

[sergeyWolf]

Currently i store in .ini files but they can't save too deep arays. What i'm talk about - for example we got array $example[10][10][10][10]. Ini files have just "section"=>"key"=>"value", but we got deeper array. Is there another way to store such arrays? (i don't want write special fuctions and store it in txt files)

[JohnOne]

"$example[10][10][10][10]"

Is that even valid?

If so I imagine you could use xml file.

But I'm also sure you could still use ini files with a bit of creative coding and vulcan logic.

[monoscout999]

for example we got array $example[10][10][10][10].

When do you use such array???

Did you know about dimension in arrays a 2D arrays is more than enough for mostly of cases. Also you can set an array within an array if you really need.

But a 4D array it seems an exaggeration.

As @JhonOne says a XML file maybe is more useful than a INI.

If you post an example of what you are doing maybe we can advise some other propper way for storing your data.

Edited July 28, 2011 by monoscout999

[sergeyWolf]

"$example[10][10][10][10]"

Is that even valid?

If so I imagine you could use xml file.

But I'm also sure you could still use ini files with a bit of creative coding and vulcan logic.

i show just example (autoit didn't can such arrays? О.о i didn't knew), i hope every1 understood what i meant

and yes, thnx xml would be best way, but in help there is not info about xml at all

ps: i'm not know in autoit as you can see, so sorry by such examples

[monoscout999]

There is an XML UDF in the example Scripts Forum section. look for it.

[sergeyWolf]

i show just example (autoit didn't can such arrays? О.о i didn't knew), i hope every1 understood what i meant

and yes, thnx xml would be best way, but in help there is not info about xml at all

ps: i'm not know in autoit as you can see, so sorry by such examples

yep, founded, thnx

[smartee]

I think relational databases in SQLite would fit the bill and make it much easier/simpler to retrieve the data

[sergeyWolf]

I think relational databases in SQLite would fit the bill and make it much easier/simpler to retrieve the data

xml easier, and i already saw it can store as i need

SQLite (as i think) for huge projects\programs, not my situation, i need simply store huge arrays and read them

anyway thnx, it's a another way

[smartee]

Glad you found a solution.

By the way what is the actual number of dimensions of your array?

[sergeyWolf]

in php i used about 4-7 in deep something like this (just in general to show where i use it)

$user["user_name1"]=>"id1"=>"itemName1"=>"detail1"=>"construction_part1"=>"mineral1"=>"price1"

$user["user_name1"]=>"id1"=>"itemName1"=>"detail2"=>"construction_part1"=>"mineral2"=>"price2"

and so go on...

each part of array can be different, some empty \ some up to 20

it's an array of manufacturing items (for game calculation)

unfortunately now this arrays would be replaced by xml

ps: example taken from php, i will not rewrite properly for autoit syntax

[JohnOne]

I suggest you edit out what you have between those braces in the above post.

[sergeyWolf]

ps: example taken from php, i will not rewrite properly for autoit syntax

solution founded, can be closed

WBR Sergey

[smartee]

So it appears to be a 2d array then? A single table with 7 or so columns should do the trick? XML seems to be over complicating things then, and I think SQLite will offer more flexibility when traversing/retrieving the data anyway, we can help you code it if you're intimidated by all the SQL mumbo jumbo.

I suggest you edit out what you have between those braces in the above post.

Pfft recently I revised my panic bells' sensitivity. This looks abiding so far, to me at least.

EDIT: Two terrifying typos trickled through the text.

Edited July 29, 2011 by smartee

[monoscout999]

in php i used about 4-7 in deep something like this (just in general to show where i use it)

$user["user_name1"]=>"id1"=>"itemName1"=>"detail1"=>"construction_part1"=>"mineral1"=>"price1"

$user["user_name1"]=>"id1"=>"itemName1"=>"detail2"=>"construction_part1"=>"mineral2"=>"price2"

and so go on...

each part of array can be different, some empty \ some up to 20

it's an array of manufacturing items (for game calculation)

unfortunately now this arrays would be replaced by xml

ps: example taken from php, i will not rewrite properly for autoit syntax

this is a 2d array or you can store all in a 2d array, maybe some items in the array can point you to other points of the same array.

[sergeyWolf]

i'll post special for you both example from php, there are NOT 2d\3d arrays you will a little bit later

[sergeyWolf]

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<?php

for ($i = 0; $i < get_user_counter(); $i++) {
    $user["name"][$i] = get_item();
}

function get_user_counter() {
    return sql_query(); # return INT
}

function get_item() {
    $_data = sql_query(); # return array

    foreach ($_data as $k => $v) {
        if ($k == "blueprint") {
            $_data[]["bpo_list"] = get_details_list();
        }
    }
    return $_data;
}

function get_details_list() {
    $_details = sql_query(); #return array
    foreach ($_details as $k => $v) {
        if ($k == "blueprint") {
            $_details[]["bpo_list"] = get_parts_list();
        }
    }
    return $_details;
}

function get_parts_list() {
    $_parts = sql_query(); #return array
    foreach ($_parts as $k => $v) {
        if ($k == "blueprint") {
            $_parts[]["bpo_list"] = get_mineral_list();
        }
    }
    return $_parts;
}

function get_mineral_list() {
    $_mineral = sql_query();
    foreach ($_mineral as $k => $v) {
        $_price = get_price($k);
        if ($_price) {
            $_mimeral[]["mineral_price"] = $_price;
        }
    }
    return $_mineral;
}
?>

and now imagine 498573297 people manufacturing different cars or planes

ps: i didn't post sql_query () and results if you can't understand this example - not my problems, that's all i left sleep my time is 04:56, **cking examples

Edited July 29, 2011 by sergeyWolf

[monoscout999]

if you can't understand this example - not my problems

yes nice to meet you too... i can`t understand the example