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I need to transfer content of ~50 global strings into an array in perfect order (each of them goes into a specific field); but when I try to write a string to a certain field using the content of a global string, I get a syntax error telling me to enter an alphanumerical combination. Why is this even happening and is there a way around this?
Alphanumerical combination means that
1. You are trying to use a number in a string field
2. You are trying to use a string in a number field
3. You have both numbers and strings in the expression editor
Screen Pic or type the code you are trying to use here
If you're not using it already, you need to use the Val function.
Example: Val( Global String A )
This converts the string (which is text) into an actual number.
This only apply if the Global String is literally a number such as '5654' or '131' and you are trying to save this number. If it is a non numerical string, only 0 will be saved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pineapple
Another thing that may be messing this up is that you are using "Write Value" when you should be using "Write String" or vice versa
Yes, some strings contain text. I need one single array which can hold both text and numbers only. Is this possible?
Text arrays can hold numbers (converted to text) and strings, but as it was previously said, the Val(<non numerical string>) = 0. So unless you have a method for detecting which strings are numerical and which aren't then you will encounter issues later.
When I go to write=>write string to X,Y and type Val(name of a strictly numerical string), I get "mixed strings with numbers".
http://xable.us/expression-editor-basics.php
This may provide better insight for you.
In short, "Write string" means what is in the expression editor has to be a string. "Write Value" means that it has to be a number. What Pineapple said only works if you are trying to "Write Value" with a string
Whoa that's brilliant tutorial! Been looking something like that.
Thanks again ProdigyX!
- Jesse
I think I understand how things are done now :) I will give it a shot when I'm back from work and see how it goes :D Thank you very much for helping me!
The initial problem was - when I was switching from global values to global strings, I gave strings the same name global values had. So, even when I choose "recieve a global string", program was confusing them with values (or loading both, who knows). Now that I corrected it, Val does the job for numerical strings and everything works :) Thank you for the support!
Cheers! :D