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Xlaydos
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In my code i use functions. But when i use a function, it forgets the varibles which i set previously. Is there a way around this?

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Dodo
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Posted: 18th Feb 2005 05:27
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yes. define your variables at the top of your code as globals. I t will look a bit like this:



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Xlaydos
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But i set the varible half way through the code :S The user holds down the enter key for how much power he wants
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Clueless
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Posted: 18th Feb 2005 10:53
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Quote: "But i set the varible half way through the code :S The user holds down the enter key for how much power he wants "


If you mean you've declared it global and it still doesn't seem to be recognized in your function, check the spelling of the variable name. A typo means you're looking at the wrong variable.
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Dodo
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just create the variable at the top of the code like this:



It doesn't matter what you do with it in your program, just set it as global at the top and the function will be able to access it.

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Monsieur Mort
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I'd been wondering what globals were - saw them in a snippet but couldn't find them in the help files. Stupid help files...

So a global variable is just one that can be accessed (read and altered) by functions?

Why do you sink I ave zees outRAGEOUS accente?!
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Xlaydos
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Okay i understand now

Thanks!
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