Tag Archives: DIM

2. Software Development, Computing Higher

Arrays

October 9, 2012 Mr Stratton

We use Arrays to store lists of similar items, like class names or class marks. The allows us to reference all the items with the same name and therefore simplify coding by using loops.

Visual basic uses the DIM command to set up an array.

DIM StrName(5) as String ‘ creates a Array with 6 elements of type string Continue reading Arrays →

2. Software Development, Computing Higher, FAQ

DIM

September 25, 2012 Mr Stratton

DIM is used to dimensionalise a variable, that is set memory aside for the variable to be stored. It is used thus

DIM Number1 as Integer
DIM Number2 as Integer

However this can be shortened to

DIM Number1, Number2 as Integer

In this case VB(Express Edition) sets number1 & number2 to integers. A more complex example can be seen below

DIM StrName as String
DIM Number1, Number2 as Integer

Becomes

DIM StrName as String, Number1, Number2 as Integer

You need to be careful that you get your syntax correct. It might be easier at the start to stick with the traditional(top) method.

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