Declare Huge Array With $variables

[Xenobiologist]

Hi,

sounds stupid. Maybe it is.

But what is the best way to create an array with let's say 50 variables in it? I think, StringSplit won't work because I want $vars in the array and no strings.

I searched a bit, but couldn't find something that helps me out.

It must be easier than

#include <Array.au3>
Dim $avArray[ ..... ]
$avArray[0] = $1
$avArray[1] = $2
$avArray[2] = $3
$avArray[3] = $4
$avArray[4] = $5
...

Thank you!

So long,

Mega

[cdkid]

What about

Dim $arr[49];And variables $0 - $49...
For $i = 0 to 49
$arr[$i] = Eval(String($i))
Next

~cdkid

Edited April 27, 2006 by cdkid

[Xenobiologist]

HI,

yeah I thought of that, too. But the problem is it doesn't work.

$defaultstatus = "1Test"
$options = "2Test"
$restart = "3Test"
$undo = "4Test"

Dim $LabelArray = StringSplit("$defaultstatus,$options,$restart,$undo",",")
    
MsgBox(0,"",Eval(String($LabelArray[1])))

Any ideas?

So long,

Mega

[Xenobiologist]

Hmmh, I thought there is an easy solution and someone could guide me to it.

Nobody?

So long,

Mega

[SmOke_N]

Hmmh, I thought there is an easy solution and someone could guide me to it.

Nobody?

So long,

Mega

I seriously don't understand what you want to do.

[Xenobiologist]

I seriously don't understand what you want to do.

Hi,

okay I try to make it a bit more clear. I have got a lot of variables defined in my script. And now I want to have an array with some of them like

DIM $array = $huhu, $haha, $hoho, $hehe, $andsoOn

I can create something like that this way:

Global $buttonArray = _ArrayCreate($ones_B, $twos_B, $threes_B, $fours_B, $fives_B, $sixes_B, $threeOK_B, $fourOK_B, _
            $fullHouse_B, $shortRun_B, $longRun_B, $yahtzee_B, $chance_B)

But only 21 entries.

I can use _ArrayAdd() or soemthing like:

#include <Array.au3>
Dim $avArray[ ..... ]
$avArray[0] = $1
$avArray[1] = $2
$avArray[2] = $3
$avArray[3] = $4
$avArray[4] = $5

But there must be an easier way.

Now a bit more clear?

So long,

Mega

Edited April 27, 2006 by th.meger

[SmOke_N]

Hi,

okay I try to make it a bit more clear. I have got a lot of variables defined in my script. And now I want to have an array with some of them like

DIM $array = $huhu, $haha, $hoho, $hehe, $andsoOn

I can create something like that this way:

Global $buttonArray = _ArrayCreate($ones_B, $twos_B, $threes_B, $fours_B, $fives_B, $sixes_B, $threeOK_B, $fourOK_B, _
            $fullHouse_B, $shortRun_B, $longRun_B, $yahtzee_B, $chance_B)

But only 21 entries.

I can use _ArrayAdd() or soemthing like:

#include <Array.au3>
Dim $avArray[ ..... ]
$avArray[0] = $1
$avArray[1] = $2
$avArray[2] = $3
$avArray[3] = $4
$avArray[4] = $5

But there must be an easier way.

Now a bit more clear?

So long,

Mega

I don't think it's going to be easier, unless the before vars were in an array also.

Dim $buttonArray[14] = ['', $ones_B, $twos_B, $threes_B, $fours_B, $fives_B, $sixes_B, $threeOK_B, $fourOK_B, $fullHouse_B, $shortRun_B, $longRun_B, $yahtzee_B, $chance_B]

Could do it this way with Beta I suppose.

[exodius]

You know.. the limitations to _ArrayCreate only exist because that's what the function is coded as... If you copy out the function from the include you can make it capable of handling much more...

This example will let you create an array with 23 elements.. You just need to add "$v_## = 0" up to the number of variables you anticipate needing to be able to add. Remember that it starts with 0, so if you go

upto $v_22 then you really have 23 potential elements.

Dim $Array
$Array = _ArrayCreate ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 )

For $x = 1 To $Array[UBound ( $Array )-1]
MsgBox ( 0, "", $Array[$x-1] )
Next



;===============================================================================
;
; Function Name:    _ArrayCreate()
; Description:    Create a small array and quickly assign values.
; Parameter(s):  $v_0  - The first element of the array.
;                  $v_1  - The second element of the array (optional).
;                  ...
;                  $v_20 - The twentyfirst element of the array (optional).
; Requirement(s):   None.
; Return Value(s):  The array with values.
; Author(s):        Dale (Klaatu) Thompson
; Note(s):        None.
;
;===============================================================================
Func _ArrayCreate($v_0, $v_1 = 0, $v_2 = 0, $v_3 = 0, $v_4 = 0, $v_5 = 0, $v_6 = 0, $v_7 = 0, $v_8 = 0, $v_9 = 0, $v_10 = 0, $v_11 = 0, $v_12 = 0, $v_13 = 0, $v_14 = 0, $v_15 = 0, $v_16 = 0, $v_17 = 0, $v_18 = 0, $v_19 = 0, $v_20 = 0, $v_21 = 0, $v_22 = 0)
    
    Local $i_UBound = @NumParams
    Local $av_Array[$i_UBound]
    Local $i_Index

    For $i_Index = 0 To ($i_UBound - 1)
        $av_Array[$i_Index] = Eval("v_" & String($i_Index))
    Next
    Return $av_Array
EndFunc  ;==>_ArrayCreate

[exodius]

Further, does anyone know why no one has simply made the change to the _ArrayCreate function to allow it to create a lot more elements?

[Xenobiologist]

Further, does anyone know why no one has simply made the change to the _ArrayCreate function to allow it to create a lot more elements?

Thanks! Yeah, I really wanna know that, too.

So long,

Mega

I don't think it's going to be easier, unless the before vars were in an array also.

CODE

Dim $buttonArray[14]= ['', $ones_B, $twos_B, $threes_B, $fours_B, $fives_B, $sixes_B, $threeOK_B, $fourOK_B, $fullHouse_B, $shortRun_B, $longRun_B, $yahtzee_B, $chance_B]

Could do it this way with Beta I suppose.

@SmOke_N : I knew there had to be something easier.