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How to create a list from an array

GDL Enthusiast — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:09:32 GMT

Hi,

I have the following code that creates an array. When I go to the UI preview window, it results in an array dialogue (see image 1). Is there a way to make it into a dropdown list instead? I can do it with parameter lists but I was hoping I could do it with arrays, but they seem super complex...

!! Master Script

DIM Test_Nam[5] Test_Nam[1] = `Option 1` Test_Nam[2] = `Option 2` Test_Nam[3] = `Option 3` Test_Nam[4] = `Option 4` Test_Nam[5] = `Option 5` PARAMETERS Test_Nam[1] = Test_Nam[1] PARAMETERS Test_Nam[2] = Test_Nam[2] PARAMETERS Test_Nam[3] = Test_Nam[3] PARAMETERS Test_Nam[4] = Test_Nam[4] PARAMETERS Test_Nam[5] = Test_Nam[5] values{2} "Test_Nam", 0, "Option 1", 1, "Option 2", 2, "Option 3", 3, "Option 4", 4, "Option 5"

!! UI Script

ui_infield{2} "Test_Nam", 110, 100, 100, 160

My hope is to declare an array and then have the User Interface select an item from that array.

Many thanks,

From Matt

Re: How to create a list from an array

SenecaDesignLLC — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:15:06 GMT

It is possible, I believe I ended up finding what I needed to know on alternative sites, that being said I'll have to open things up but I'll post some examples after I finish some work if someone else doesn't post in the meantime

Re: How to create a list from an array

Pertti Paasky — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:10:26 GMT

Try this:

DIM _Test_Nam[5] , numbers[5] _Test_Nam[1] = `Option 1` _Test_Nam[2] = `Option 2` _Test_Nam[3] = `Option 3` _Test_Nam[4] = `Option 4` _Test_Nam[5] = `Option 5` numbers[1]=1 numbers[2]=2 numbers[3]=3 numbers[4]=4 numbers[5]=5

values{2} "Test_Nam", numbers, _Test_Nam

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runxel — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:51:17 GMT

For a nice display in the UI you should use ui_infield{3} with 8 as method:

ui_infield{3} "myParam", posx, posy, inFldWdt, inFldHgt, 8, "", 3, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, "", "Option 1", 1, "", "Option 2", 2, "", "Option 3", 3 .....

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Jochen Suehlo — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:08:47 GMT

If you want to use a general code, I recommend declaring the array values in the master script and applying them in a simple way in the parameter script and interface script in the commands. Here is an example:

! Master-Script DIM _einheit_V_text[], _einheit_V_pic[], _einheit_V_value[] i = 1 _einheit_V_text[i] = "Kubikmeter" : _einheit_V_pic[i] = "" : _einheit_V_value[i] = i : i = i + 1 _einheit_V_text[i] = "Liter" : _einheit_V_pic[i] = "" : _einheit_V_value[i] = i : i = i + 1 _einheit_V_text[i] = "Kubikzentimeter" : _einheit_V_pic[i] = "" : _einheit_V_value[i] = i : i = i + 1 _einheit_V_text[i] = "Kubikmillimeter" : _einheit_V_pic[i] = "" : _einheit_V_value[i] = i : i = i + 1 _einheit_V_text[i] = "Kubikfuß" : _einheit_V_pic[i] = "" : _einheit_V_value[i] = i : i = i + 1 _einheit_V_text[i] = "Kubikzoll" : _einheit_V_pic[i] = "" : _einheit_V_value[i] = i : i = i + 1 _einheit_V_text[i] = "Kubikyards" : _einheit_V_pic[i] = "" : _einheit_V_value[i] = i : i = i + 1 _einheit_V_text[i] = "Gallone" : _einheit_V_pic[i] = "" : _einheit_V_value[i] = i : i = i + 1 ! Parameter-Script VALUES{2} "int_einheit_V", _einheit_V_value, _einheit_V_text ! Interface-Script UI_OUTFIELD "", 10, 10, 100, 20 UI_INFIELD{3} "int_einheit_V", 120, 10, 100, 20, 8, "", 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, _einheit_V_pic, _einheit_V_text, _einheit_V_value

As you see, you can shorten the code of VALUES{2} and UI_INFIELD{3}

Re: How to create a list from an array

GDL Enthusiast — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:55:21 GMT

Hi Pertti,

That is such a great solution, and it produces the drop down list perfectly. I had no idea I could declare more than one array on the same line until I saw it here and in Jochen's response. So much knowledge you all have!!! Thank you so much Pertti, from Matt

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GDL Enthusiast — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:58:49 GMT

Hi Jochen,

This is very cool, an expandable solution with clean scripting - very fun! Thank you so much for your answer and elegant coding. I now can have fun with arrays! Many thanks Jochen from Matt

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GDL Enthusiast — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:02:26 GMT

Thank you Runxel, I do like both the infield{2} standard and the infield{3} with method 8 option for visual appearance. 95% of my battle is just getting the code to work! Wishing you all the best, from Matt

Re: How to create a list from an array

GDL Enthusiast — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:04:14 GMT

Thank you Seneca, most appreciate your being available. Several great solutions below from Pertti, Jochen. Wishing you all the best, Matt