Hi DisneyRob,
I always ask Perplexity (Please login to see this link.) these days for help. Usually it is pretty helpful.
This is what it provided when I asked 'How do I use Fusion 2.5 list object' :
The List Object in Clickteam Fusion 2.5 is a versatile tool for creating and managing lists of data. Here's how to use it effectively:
## Creating and Manipulating Lists
1. Insert a List Object into your frame.
2. Add items to the list using the "Insert a new line" or "Add a new line" actions[1].
3. Modify existing items with "Change a line" (for text data) or "Set line data" (for numeric data)[1].
4. Remove items using "Delete a line" or "Reset list" to clear all items[1].
## Working with List Data
- Each list item can store both text and numeric data[1].
- Text data is visible in the Windows Control component of the List Object[1].
- Numeric data (list data) is stored separately and defaults to 0 for new items[1].
## Sorting and Organization
Enable the "Sort" checkbox property to automatically sort list elements alphanumerically[1]. This can be toggled during runtime for flexible list manipulation.
## Searching the List
To check if a string exists in the list:
1. Use the "find string" or "find string exact" option[2].
2. Compare the result against -1 to determine if the string was found[2].
## Selecting Items
To check which item is currently selected:
1. Use the "Selected line" expression of the List Object[4].
2. This can be used as a condition in your events[4].
## Performance Considerations
For better performance, consider making the List Object invisible during runtime, especially when used for data storage rather than display[1].
The List Object in Fusion 2.5 offers an efficient way to manage dynamic data structures, providing advantages over arrays for certain tasks like easy sorting, element manipulation, and visual representation of data[1].
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