>>>>>I need to load a bunch of data (from a table) into a form INIT method (total number of values is no more than 10). I am considering loading this data into an array property of the form. Or add each data value as a property of the form (using thisform.addproperty(...))
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>>>>>Which approach is better in terms of memory use? I think speed-wise (because VFP is so fast) it be much different. Any other things I need to take into consideration?
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>>>>I doubt if it makes a difference in memory. Unless the data is really array-like, that is, a variety of values for a single entity, I vote for separate properties. The ability to give meaningful names has a lot of value.
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>>>Bingo. You beat me to it. Code such as aMyArray[11] is asking for trouble.
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>>I chose Sergey's suggestion; nothing wrong with what Tamar suggested though.
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>Somehow I missed in my initial reading that all the items were from a single table. In that case, I agree with Sergey that SCATTER NAME is a very good choice.
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>Tamar
Thank you. I am glad you are in agreement. This is win-win for me.
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