I'd like to see something new in the data section. And before you say, “Shut up, it's workaroundable!” or “Too hard.” or even “No support”, hear me out. I'd like to see arrays, a table-like function.

What are they?

Arrays are a way of storing data. They take data and assign it a row and column, fitting it on a table-like structure.

An example would be:

A B C
A6 B22 C12

In this case, in column 1, you have A and A6. Sounds like a list, right? Sure, three wouldn't be too bad to workaround… Try this.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p

See? It gets big fast.

Uses for them

Arrays can be used to link a row of data from multiple columns to one origin, like the x and y of a clone, or clone data. They also can be used to store large amounts of data, sorting the large amounts neatly into rows and columns by what they have in common.

Workarounds

Currently the only workaround for this is to use a list for each row/column, and that can get cumbersome fast.

Supporters and Unsupporters

None yet!

Endnote

Thank you for reading my suggestion. Please respond reasonably and fairly, considering all aspects of the idea. See ya around!

-Brax

Reserved

So 2D lists? What blocks would be used to get/set these arrays?

I think first-class lists might be easier to understand/use when it comes to multidimensional lists

Sheep_maker wrote:

So 2D lists? What blocks would be used to get/set these arrays?

I think first-class lists might be easier to understand/use when it comes to multidimensional lists

I've got to go to bed now, but tommorrow I'll add a FAQ to the post

braxbroscratcher wrote:

I'd like to see something new in the data section. And before you say, “Shut up, it's workaroundable!” or “Too hard.” or even “No support”, hear me out. I'd like to see arrays, a table-like function.

What are they?

Arrays are a way of storing data. They take data and assign it a row and column, fitting it on a table-like structure.
…
Arrays can be used to link a row of data from multiple columns to one origin, like the x and y of a clone, or clone data. They also can be used to store large amounts of data, sorting the large amounts neatly into rows and columns by what they have in common.
…
Currently the only workaround for this is to use a list for each row/column, and that can get cumbersome fast.

Actually, an array is a fixed-size data structure, represented as a pointer to the first element and indices being offsets of that address, pointing to the other elements, which are stored in contiguous locations. I do not believe arrays are related to dimensions (though arrays can be of any dimension).

Chibi-Matoran wrote:

braxbroscratcher wrote:

I'd like to see something new in the data section. And before you say, “Shut up, it's workaroundable!” or “Too hard.” or even “No support”, hear me out. I'd like to see arrays, a table-like function.

What are they?

Arrays are a way of storing data. They take data and assign it a row and column, fitting it on a table-like structure.
…
Arrays can be used to link a row of data from multiple columns to one origin, like the x and y of a clone, or clone data. They also can be used to store large amounts of data, sorting the large amounts neatly into rows and columns by what they have in common.
…
Currently the only workaround for this is to use a list for each row/column, and that can get cumbersome fast.

Actually, an array is a fixed-size data structure, represented as a pointer to the first element and indices being offsets of that address, pointing to the other elements, which are stored in contiguous locations. I do not believe arrays are related to dimensions (though arrays can be of any dimension).

They're fancy tables. xD

braxbroscratcher wrote:

Chibi-Matoran wrote:

braxbroscratcher wrote:

I'd like to see something new in the data section. And before you say, “Shut up, it's workaroundable!” or “Too hard.” or even “No support”, hear me out. I'd like to see arrays, a table-like function.

What are they?

Arrays are a way of storing data. They take data and assign it a row and column, fitting it on a table-like structure.
…
Arrays can be used to link a row of data from multiple columns to one origin, like the x and y of a clone, or clone data. They also can be used to store large amounts of data, sorting the large amounts neatly into rows and columns by what they have in common.
…
Currently the only workaround for this is to use a list for each row/column, and that can get cumbersome fast.

Actually, an array is a fixed-size data structure, represented as a pointer to the first element and indices being offsets of that address, pointing to the other elements, which are stored in contiguous locations. I do not believe arrays are related to dimensions (though arrays can be of any dimension).

They're fancy tables. xD

They don't have to be tables. They can be of one dimension. The key is that arrays are of a fixed size, unlike lists.

Chibi-Matoran wrote:

braxbroscratcher wrote:

Chibi-Matoran wrote:

braxbroscratcher wrote:

I'd like to see something new in the data section. And before you say, “Shut up, it's workaroundable!” or “Too hard.” or even “No support”, hear me out. I'd like to see arrays, a table-like function.

What are they?

Arrays are a way of storing data. They take data and assign it a row and column, fitting it on a table-like structure.
…
Arrays can be used to link a row of data from multiple columns to one origin, like the x and y of a clone, or clone data. They also can be used to store large amounts of data, sorting the large amounts neatly into rows and columns by what they have in common.
…
Currently the only workaround for this is to use a list for each row/column, and that can get cumbersome fast.

Actually, an array is a fixed-size data structure, represented as a pointer to the first element and indices being offsets of that address, pointing to the other elements, which are stored in contiguous locations. I do not believe arrays are related to dimensions (though arrays can be of any dimension).

They're fancy tables. xD

They don't have to be tables. They can be of one dimension. The key is that arrays are of a fixed size, unlike lists.

Yes, but they can also be of two. So they can replace lists and even act as tables.

Maybe but there should be a block like this?

save coordinate [B] (12) in list [recorded coords v] :: grey

Sincerely, @TheLibrary-BranchC

braxbroscratcher wrote:

Yes, but they can also be of two. So they can replace lists and even act as tables.

How would arrays be better than first-class lists (with the ability to have lists of lists)?

I think this suggestion is advanced but:

The array of a, b, and c (3 dimensional)

Suggestion bit confusing. Therefore, semi support until further explaination.

TheLibrary-BranchC wrote:

Maybe but there should be a block like this?

save coordinate [B] (12) in list [recorded coords v] :: grey

Sincerely, @TheLibrary-BranchC

No, it'd be more like:

set (1 v), (1 v) of [array v] to [string] :: lists

Chibi-Matoran wrote:

braxbroscratcher wrote:

Yes, but they can also be of two. So they can replace lists and even act as tables.

How would arrays be better than first-class lists (with the ability to have lists of lists)?

Arrays require one create action and more streamlined use than first-class lists, where you create one array vs creating multiple lists and making them of each other.

bump

Bump!

Maybe have arrays as a separate block category? It would look a lot better that way.

1MatsuLover wrote:

Maybe have arrays as a separate block category? It would look a lot better that way.

No, but a separate block data group would be good. I just used the list color so it wasn't red. xD

An array is just a more accurate term for lists.

First class lists would allow for what you are suggesting and, plus it would be a more intuitive feature.

Sigton

Sigton wrote:

An array is just a more accurate term for lists.

First class lists would allow for what you are suggesting and, plus it would be a more intuitive feature.

Sigton

But it can be more than one dimension. Lists can only be one.

braxbroscratcher wrote:

Sigton wrote:

An array is just a more accurate term for lists.

First class lists would allow for what you are suggesting and, plus it would be a more intuitive feature.

Sigton

But it can be more than one dimension. Lists can only be one.

First class lists would allow infinite dimensions.

No support because first class lists would be a lot simpler and more powerful.