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>Index to the first element of the laArray as laArray[1]

Creg,

I agree with you that laArray[1] is proper way to reference the first item in array but in this case it's the same as laArray, which also reference the first item in the array. The laArray only references whole array when you assign value to it. In that case all array atems will be assigned that value.

laArray = 0