I am trying to work with an array. I want a 1-dimensional array and I push the items into it.

I created an array object called msgArray and configured it with:

width: 0

height: 0

depth: 0

on a button press I push two separate values "roll" and "2" in the x-axis.

If I display msgArray.asJSON in a text field it gives me a valid string with two empty cells in the "data" part :/

"{"c2array":true,"size":[2,0,0],"data":[[],[]]}"

IF I initialize the array with width: 1, height: 1, and depth: 1 everything works as expected, but wastes plenty of space due to the added dimensions.

I'm guessing, that I am doing something wrong as I can't imagine that we would be forced to have a 3-D array

Thanks for any assistance

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I have it narrowed down to two fairly different laptops. I need two on a limited budget...here are the links with my view.

Used by youth for:

Construct 2 development & testing

Arduino programming

NXT-G LEGO robotics programming

Here is a cheap option. DELL Latitude E6400 Notebook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.80GHz 14.1" 4GB Memory 320GB HDD DVDRW NVIDIA NVS 160M

+ Bigger Screen

+ dedicated graphics gpu

+ Can be upgraded to 8GB (not sure if that would help much here)

+ Can buy 2 for $550

• older processor
• Windows 7 Professional instead of Win8
• Refurbished is okay but sometimes not

Dell Latitude

ASUS VivoBook X202E-DH31T 11.6-Inch Touch Laptop

+ Energy efficient

+ Light and very portable

+ Touch screen (help in basic Win 8 app testing)

+ Win 8 Home Premium (64-bit)

+ HDMI output

+/- Smaller Screen (could be plus since it is closer to standard 10.1" tablet size).

• Integrated graphics gpu
• Cannot add memory (may not be a big deal)
• 2 of them cost $800 vs $550 of the other laptop

Vivobooks

Even though it's $250 more total for two, I'm leaning towards the Vivobooks because of the touch screen, Windows 8, newer generation processor, and portability.

I know you mentioned a tablet is a much better for testing due to the way you hold a tablet vs notebook, but I have a couple of android tablets to test...assuming I am developing for Android & Win8 I will have a true feel of how it plays in tablet form.

The screen is smaller, but I do a lot of work on my Transformer Prime 10.1" tablet remotely accessing my desktop (now becoming ancient)...while the 14.1 inch would definitely be nicer to work with, I think the kids will be fine with the 11.6"...this is my biggest concern and I may just be rationalizing the decision.

Also...since it has HDMI, I can use it with my monitor or my HDTV television.

In theory, I believe the Vivobooks will last the kids 3-5 years of use vs an estimated 2 years with the E6400

Am I missing anything and thinking straight? Thanks for all your advice and input so far.

last question...

what processor do you have?

I'm looking at Core 2 Duo vs i3 vs i5 right now

This laptops sole purposes will be:

Construct 2 dev & testing

NXT-G (Lego Robotics)

Arduino Development

Web Browsing

That is good to know.

Is 4GB of RAM enough? I found a cheap refurbished machine, but it has 4GB of ram.

Also...any experience with AMD vs Intel?

I am looking at the laptop below. Is the touchscreen on Windows 8 laptops adequate for testing apps that would be bought in the store (via tablets)? I am assuming this laptop would allow me to develop and test apps, but it's not clear to me if these touch screen laptops work exactly like a tablet would.

If not, then I can buy a cheaper laptop and a cheap W8 tablet. Just looking at all my options and hoping y'all have experience with this to help in making my decision.

Potential Laptop

newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx

thanks

I'm looking at getting a new laptop and want to make sure that Construct 2 installs on Windows 8. I have no machine with Windows 8 as of now. I know it exports Windows 8 apps, but I'm more concerned with developing on Windows 8.

For those having trouble with the download and getting it started...go to funstormgames.com/blog/construct-2-log-to-chrome-console-plugin

Love It!!! Thank you very much

Thanks everyone...that explains it and gave me a good solution that works. I appreciate a community that is friendly and helpful. Eventually I will have a better understanding of this tool and can return the favor to new users

I have created two functions (thank you for making functions possible!)

initDeck() and shuffleDeck()

in the event "On Layout Start", I call initDeck() which creates the physical cards on screen. This works no problem.

After that is called, the shuffleDeck() function is called (still within the On Layout Start event).

shuffleDeck is not able to pick created objects for events (ie: DeckOfCards) and therefore does not shuffle the cards.

My shuffle function works as expected, if I place the call within a mouse event (ie: middle button clicked), but not if I call it within "On Layout Start" right after the objects have been created.