Static Variable

[Vuzlyn]

Is it possible to use a static variable in vbScript when you're using the Microsoft Script Control (in VB)?

Thanks, Vuz

 

[EBGreen]

What do you mean by static variable?

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[Vuzlyn]

Like in VB you can declare a variable using 'Static' and it's basically like declaring it public except it's only availble to that sub. I need to have a variable that will do this same thing.

Thanks, -Vuz-

 

[EBGreen]

In VBScript, variable scope is local to the block where it was dimmed. Here is an example:

Option Explicit

Dim strOuter
strOuter = "Outer"

WScript.Echo strOuter
Inner
WScript.Echo strInner

Sub Inner
	Dim strInner
	strInner = "Inner"
End Sub

This will error out on
WScript.Echo strInner
because strInner is only scoped within the block.

I don't know if this helps, but elaborate more and I will answer what I can. If not, one of the smart people will probably weigh in.

[red]"... isn't sanity really just a one trick pony anyway?! I mean, all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you are good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit!" - The Tick[/red]

 

[Vuzlyn]

I'm writing a game and each script is a different area. The variables need to beable to be changed from within the script and they must retain their values even when the script isn't being run.

Thanks, *Vuz*

 

[EBGreen]

So you need state persistence. You can do this by editing the script file from within the script itself, however that is just asking for trouble. I would recommend using an XML to maintain persistent values.

[red]"... isn't sanity really just a one trick pony anyway?! I mean, all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you are good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit!" - The Tick[/red]

 

[Vuzlyn]

Thanks
_Vuz_