Can't Dim an array inside a Function?

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Rainking

(Posted 2003) [#1]

In Blitz3D do all arrays have to be created inside the main part of the program? I just tried to create one in a function and it said array doesn't exist?

Gabriel

(Posted 2003) [#2]

standard arrays are always global. You can define "Blitz Arrays" inside a function. Just define them as a local variable and use square brackets. EG:

Local TempArray[100]

It's an undocumented command, but it's unlikely to be removed because many, many people use them.

Check here for more of an explanation:

http://www.blitzcoder.com/cgi-bin/code/code_showentry.pl?id=thechange09052002191420&comments=no

Rainking

(Posted 2003) [#3]

Thanks !

EOF	(Posted 2003) [#4]

You can use standard arrays inside funtions if you first initialise the array 'outside' in the main loop:

Dim a(0) ; <- initialise array a()

testdim
k$=Input$("Press RETURN to end ...")
End

Function testdim()
	Dim a(5)
	a(1)=50 : Print a(1)
End Function

Rainking

(Posted 2003) [#5]

Yeah I realised arrays are global, just wanted a way to make and delete one inside a function though for resource-efficiency.