Arrays in Rev (long)

[J. Landman Gay]

On 7/12/04 9:45 AM, Troy Rollins wrote:

> I can't believe people are using arrays in any of the fashions that 
> have been described - so therefore people are using some other means of 
> storing and retrieving similar data types.

For temporary data, I use script-local and/or global variables. I've 
never needed much of anything else. If a data set is all related, I 
create an array that is stored in a script or global variable. If the 
array needs to be more than 2-dimensional, then I either use Rev's 
existing ("fake") structures, or I just create a second array. It 
depends on what's most useful at the time. When possible, I prefer 
script-local variables over globals just to avoid potential name-space 
collisions in the future.

For permanent storage, I put things into custom stack or card 
properties; if the stack in question is to be a standalone, then I 
create a "prefs" stack and store data there. For simple data storage, I 
don't bother with a stack and I just create a text file to store prefs.

Global and script-local variables have always been enough, I've never 
needed anything else.

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