proc variable usage 1

[MJB969]

I hope this makes sense. If I define a variable in one proc (ie integer TaskId) can I call that same variable in a subsequent proc either within the original proc or external to it?

Example:

proc start_task
integer TaskId
run notepad.exe TaskId
end proc

proc change_window
winfocus TaskId
end proc

proc main
call start_task
run excel.exe
call change_window
end proc

Thanks.

Mike

 

[kodr]

Declare it globally.

integer TaskId

proc start_task
   integer TaskId
   run notepad.exe TaskId
end proc

proc change_window
   winfocus TaskId
end proc

proc main
   call start_task
   run excel.exe
   call change_window
end proc

 

[kodr]

Sorry, I meant:

integer TaskId

proc start_task
   run notepad.exe TaskId
end proc

proc change_window
   winfocus TaskId
end proc

proc main
   call start_task
   run excel.exe
   call change_window
end proc

You can assign and change the value of TaskID at any point this way.

 

[MJB969]

So, when I assign notepad.exe as the value of TaskId in the first proc, then any future references to TaskId would have the same value, unless changed?

 

[knob]

Yes, since it is declared as a global variable due to being before proc main, that variable and its value can be accessed by any portion of your script.

http://www.aspectscripting.com

 

[MJB969]

Thanks. I'll see what I can do.