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I have a file that I want to _FileReadToArray... then I want to search the array for a string. I cannot figure how to search the array. This can't be that hard... but I am a newbie :lmao: . If there is a better way to do this, I am open for suggestions. Thanks for any help.

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For $x = 1 to $aRecords[0]
    $location = StringInStr($aRecord[$x], "SEARCHSTRING"
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- SEARCHSTRING would be what you are searching for in the Array.

- In the 'For $x = 1 to $aRecords[0]' the $aRecords[0] = the number of elements in the array.

I hope this helps,

Ian

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For $x = 1 to $aRecords[0]
    $location = StringInStr($aRecord[$x], "SEARCHSTRING"
Next

- SEARCHSTRING would be what you are searching for in the Array.

- In the 'For $x = 1 to $aRecords[0]' the $aRecords[0] = the number of elements in the array.

I hope this helps,

Ian

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

StringInStr() returns the POSITION of the "SEARCHSTRING"

StringMid($aRecord[$x],$location,$number) will return the acutal text.

where $number is the number of characters after the starting position ($location) that you want.

[edit='Blue Drache'] Ok, a better way would be to use it like this...

Func _ReadArray(ByRef $arecords)
    Local $x, $location
    For $x = 1 to $aRecords[0]
        $location = StringInStr($aRecord[$x], "SEARCHSTRING"
        If not $location = "" then 
            Return $aRecords[$x]
            ExitLoop
        Else
            Return 0
        EndIf
    Next
EndFunc
[/edit] Edited by Blue_Drache

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The answers above all tell you exactly where the string is, if it's found.

But if you're just interested to know whether or not it's in the file .. then there are a few other alternatives that may be quicker, at the expense of knowing the address of the string: This may be useful to check a logfile for error-codes, say, where you don't need to interpret the results other than to flag that there was an error.

Also, depending on the size of the file, the sample in the Wiki may in fact prove to be faster.

:lmao:

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I have a similar problem. I'm creating a program that will give me an alert several minutes before the end of the class period. I have the bell schedule in a separate au3 file that will be included, but i need to search the array for the element that is closest to the current time, but greater than (i.e. if its 8:10 i want 9:15 or 8:50)

Here's the bell schedule:

Select

Case @WDAY = 2 OR @WDAY = 3
  Dim $bells[6][3]
  $bells[0][0] = "1st/2nd Period"
  $bells[0][1] = 8
  $bells[0][2] = 50
  $bells[1][0] = "Advisor"
  $bells[1][1] = 9
  $bells[1][2] = 15
  $bells[2][0] = "3rd/4th Period"
  $bells[2][1] = 10
  $bells[2][2] = 50
  $bells[3][0] = "5th Period"
  $bells[3][1] = 12
  $bells[3][2] = 05
  $bells[4][0] = "2nd Lunch"
  $bells[4][1] = 12
  $bells[4][2] = 40
  $bells[5][0] = "6th/7th Period"
  $bells[5][1] = 2
  $bells[5][2] = 15


Case @WDAY = 4
  Dim $bells[7][3]
  $bells[0][0] = "1st Period"
  $bells[0][1] = 8
  $bells[0][2] = 09
  $bells[1][0] = "2nd Period"
  $bells[1][1] = 9
  $bells[1][2] = 03
  $bells[2][0] = "3rd Period"
  $bells[2][1] = 9
  $bells[2][2] = 57
  $bells[3][0] = "4th Period"
  $bells[3][1] = 10
  $bells[3][2] = 51
  $bells[4][0] = "6th Period"
  $bells[4][1] = 11
  $bells[4][2] = 45
  $bells[5][0] = "2nd Lunch"
  $bells[5][1] = 12
  $bells[5][2] = 20
  $bells[6][0] = "7th Period"
  $bells[6][1] = 1
  $bells[6][2] = 15


Case @WDAY = 5 OR @WDAY = 6
  Dim $bells[8][3]
  $bells[0][0] = "1st Period"
  $bells[0][1] = 8
  $bells[0][2] = 10
  $bells[1][0] = "2nd Period"
  $bells[1][1] = 9
  $bells[1][2] = 05
  $bells[2][0] = "3rd Period"
  $bells[2][1] = 10
  $bells[2][2] = 00
  $bells[3][0] = "4th Period"
  $bells[3][1] = 10
  $bells[3][2] = 55
  $bells[4][0] = "5th Period"
  $bells[4][1] = 11
  $bells[4][2] = 55
  $bells[5][0] = "2nd Lunch"
  $bells[5][1] = 12
  $bells[5][2] = 25
  $bells[6][0] = "6th Period"
  $bells[6][1] = 1
  $bells[6][2] = 20
  $bells[7][0] = "7th Period"
  $bells[7][1] = 2
  $bells[7][2] = 15

EndSelect

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I have a similar problem.  I'm creating a program that will give me an alert several minutes before the end of the class period. I have the bell schedule in a separate au3 file that will be included, but i need to search the array for the element that is closest to the current time, but greater than (i.e. if its 8:10 i want 9:15 or 8:50)

Here's the bell schedule:

<snip>

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ok, in this case you'll want to match up the current hour (@hour) with your second array element, and then add one to the array counter, unless it's lunch. We'll take the first select/case example and loop it. Good job on keeping the format consistant. With the Hour being in the same location in the array makes for a simple two dimensional loop.

$hour = @hour
If $hour = 0 then $hour = 12
If $hour > 12 then $hour = $hour - 12
;;; @hour is always returned in a 24 hour format, numbered from 0 to 23.

For $x = 0 to 5 step 1
   If $hour = 12 then ContinueLoop
   For $y = 0 to 2 step 1
      If $hour = $bells[$x][$y] then Msgbox(0,"test",$bells[($x+1)][$y] & ":" & $bells[($x+1)][($y+1)])
   Next
Next

Hope that puts you on the right track.

Edit: Added the skip for lunch. If you want to show the lunch times, just remove or remark out the continueloop line.

Edited by Blue_Drache

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Thanks, that nearly gets it, but I just ran it, and instead of spitting out the one for the end of 5th period (which comes up soon :) ), it gave lunch, so I'll have to factor in minutes as well, looking for one where it is the same hour, and then check to see if the current minutes is less than the one in the array.

Much better than I was thinking, I was complicating the hell out of it :D

Oh, can you explain this line to me, I don't see the purpose (oh, I'm stuck in the most boring class right now, $brain function = 0). Nevermind, I missed that comment about the skipping lunch, I was just going crazy when I couldn't get it to work with set numbers instead of the @hour/@min functions...

If $hour = 12 then ContinueLoop

Oh, also, $bells[x][0] is the period [x][1] is the hour, and [x][2] is the minute. I just realized that boo-boo by not giving syntax to it....sorry

Edited by MSLx Fanboy

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Yea! I think I got it now!

Here's the main file code:

#NoTrayIcon
#Include <belltimes.au3>

$hour = @hour
$minute = @min
If $hour = 0 then $hour = 12
If $hour > 12 then $hour = $hour - 12
;;; @hour is always returned in a 24 hour format, numbered from 0 to 23.


$max = UBound($bells, 2)
For $x = 0 to $max step 1
   If $hour = 12 then ContinueLoop
      If $hour = $bells[$x][1] then
         If $minute < $bells[$x][2] Then
            Msgbox(0,"test",$bells[$x][1] & ":" & $bells[$x][2])
         EndIf
      ElseIf $hour = $bells[($x+1)][1] Then
            MsgBox(0,"test",$bells[($x+1)][1] & ":" & $bells[($x+1)][2])
      EndIf
         
Next

Thanks for the help, I'll have to keep doing a little testing today to make sure it works (and to see when I get out of my next classes :D)

:)

I attached the two source files if anyone wants them

alert.au3

belltimes.au3

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Yea!  I think I got it now!

<snip>

Thanks for the help, I'll have to keep doing a little testing today to make sure it works (and to see when I get out of my next classes :D)

:D

I attached the two source files if anyone wants them

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Glad you got a push in the right direction. :huh:

I'm all for the K.I.S.S. concept. :)

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Thanks. Hehe, great minds think a like...found a somewhat simpler way to do it, by combining the hour and minute together, and switching everything to a 24 hour format, and then just pull stringleft and right functions to separate the parts at the end :) included it again. It's a function now, and it outputs an array with the comment, the hour, and the time.

yea

alert.au3

belltimes.au3

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