Programming Reference / Math / Set Array
Set Array allows you to establish an Array from the Variables list of arrays.The following example will show you how to create the variable “MyArray”. |
Creating an Array Variable
When you click the word “Variable” in the entry field, the Variables dialog will be displayed for you to select from. Please note: only array type variables will be displayed here. If you have other variable types, they will not be accessible to this block. |
Once we click the “Create New” button, the Variable dialog appears. In this example we enter the name and select a data type, and within the red circle you’ll see the Array specification. Choosing Array here will open up additional options to configure the array. |
Enter a name for the array, a data type for the values, and the structure of the array. Then update the size and select the create button. Please note: You can import and export CSV files directly from this dialog box. |
After creating your array, either check the check box and press the Select button or double click the array. |
The selected array within the block, it is now possible to record values in specific orders in the array. |
Example of fully configured block, setting a variable value to the array’s first row, column 2. |
Additionally you may choose to select your columns by name. |