5 replies to this topic

[Serrath]

If I set one array equal to another, does that pass a copy of the object or does it just pass the reference to the new variable? When a function returns an array, does this pass an object or a reference? When you pass an array into a function, does it pass the object or a reference?

[@Alex@]

In every case it passes the value stored in the array to whatever you are passing to.

Arrray[0] = 5 ;
A[1] = Array[0] ;
Array[0] += 1 ;

A[1] will still be 5

[Zeddy]

Like Alex said, you cannot pass arrays. arr actually just gives the value at arr[0,0].

If you wish to pass an array around, either put it in an object and pass the object or use ds_lists.

Edited by Zeddy, 09 June 2012 - 12:24 PM.

[Serrath]

You can't pass arrays..? Dear lord... Can you use local arrays in scripts? i.e. Can I alter an object's arrays when I call a script from that object?

Edited by Serrath, 09 June 2012 - 01:33 PM.

[@Alex@]

Yes and Yes. If you need the ability to pass them use one of the data structures (list for 1 dimension , grid or maps for 2+)

[Serrath]

Thanks!