dim arrays in B4A

[canalrun]

Hello,
I think I have seen this somewhere before, but I cannot find it again and I cannot find this in a manual anywhere.

Is it possible to use a string as the index for an array? For example:

Dim MA(5) as Int

MA("one") = 1

or something similar to that.

Can I do something like:

Dim MA(5) as Int
Dim s as String

s = "one"
MA(s) = 1

More importantly. Is there a B4A manual which describes the language features and structure?

Thanks,
Barry.

 

[klaus]

No, you cannot use a string as the index. The index must be an Integer.
You can have:

Dim MA(5) As Int
MA(1) = 1

or

Dim MA(5) As String
MA(1) = "one"

Have a look at the Beginner's Guide .

Best regards.

 

[canalrun]

Thanks.
The beginners guide looks fantastic.

Barry.

 

[admac231]

To answer your initial question, have a look at maps.

 

[canalrun]

Maps may be the way to go!

Thanks,
Barry.