I've also noticed duplicate global variables showing up in the Smart Variable Watcher skill when I run scripts several times. I'm not really sure this effects anything but may in your case. I'm not sure what causes this but seems to happen after I edit a script (I think). When way I fix it is I press the "Refresh" button at the bottom of the Smart Variable Watcher skill. Not the other button down their or everything will be reset. After I refresh the skill duplicate global variables in the list don't seem to happen anymore during that session.

Ok good to know Dave, thanks.

@Athena Have the array running pretty well today and started to make different scripts to organize things. Something that I noticed is don't you have to use the getVar("$objectLocations") function to    for if (typeof objectLocations === 'undefined') because you are questioning the global variable objectLocations What is the proper way to write this code? Do I need to refresh the global variable objectLocations at the bottom of each script each time the array has been manipulated?

How do I change the name of location_5 to Advil? How do I change the y value of location_5 to 53?

To address your questions and provide clarity on working with global variables and arrays in ARC, let's break down the steps and correct the code snippets you've mentioned.

Checking if Global Variable Exists and Initializing

When you want to check if a global variable (like objectLocations) exists and initialize it if not, you indeed need to use the getVar() function. This function allows you to retrieve the value of a global variable, and you can specify a default value if the variable does not exist. Here's how you can correctly perform this check and initialization:

// Check if $objectLocations exists and retrieve it, or initialize as an empty array
var objectLocations = getVar("$objectLocations", []);

// Now, objectLocations is guaranteed to be an array (either retrieved or newly initialized)

Refreshing Global Variable

If you manipulate the objectLocations array within your script and want these changes to persist globally, you must update the global variable using setVar() after making your modifications. There's no need to "refresh" the variable at the bottom of each script, but you do need to ensure you update the global variable whenever you change the array:

// Example: Adding a new location to the array
objectLocations.push({name: "NewLocation", x: 10, y: 20, z: 30});

// Update the global variable to reflect this change
setVar("$objectLocations", objectLocations);

Changing the Name and Value of a Specific Location

To change the name of location_5 to "Advil" and its y value to 53, you'll first need to find the location within your array, then update its properties. Assuming location_5 is an identifier or part of the name property, here's how you might do it:

// Iterate through the objectLocations array to find the location to update
for (var i = 0; i < objectLocations.length; i++) {
    if (objectLocations[i].name.includes("location_5")) {
        // Found the location, now update its name and y value
        objectLocations[i].name = "Advil";
        objectLocations[i].y = 53;
        
        // Break the loop since we found and updated the location
        break;
    }
}

// Don't forget to update the global variable after making changes
setVar("$objectLocations", objectLocations);

Avoiding Duplicate Global Variables

As Dave mentioned, pressing the "Refresh" button in the Smart Variable Watcher skill can help manage the display of variables within that skill. To avoid creating duplicates in your scripts, always ensure you're using consistent variable names and updating existing variables rather than unintentionally creating new ones with similar names.

By following these guidelines, you should be able to manage and manipulate global variables and arrays in ARC effectively, ensuring your changes persist across script executions and sessions.

Sometimes it's so obvious when you look back over it after taking a break on it. 3 for 3 for problem solving today-a good day.

@Athena Why would my script say     Execution Error Line 13 Col 4 - Object has no method 'push' or this    Execution Error Line 23 Col 4 - Object has no method 'find' It has been a little while since I ran the script but I thought it was working when I left it. I did reload the variables with the variable state saver.

The errors you're encountering, "Object has no method 'push'" and "Object has no method 'find'", suggest that the variable you're trying to use these methods on is not recognized as an array or does not have the expected properties/methods available. This can happen for a few reasons in the context of ARC and JavaScript scripting:

1. Variable Not an Array: The push method is specific to arrays in JavaScript. If you're getting an error stating that push is not a method, it likely means that the variable you're trying to use it on has not been correctly initialized as an array. This can happen if the variable was overwritten with a non-array value or if it was not properly retrieved as an array from the global variables.

2. Variable Not an Object with Expected Method: Similarly, the find method is used on arrays to search for elements. If you're getting an error about find not being a method, it suggests that the variable is not an array or the environment does not support this method.

3. Reloading Variables: If you've reloaded variables using the Variable State Saver, ensure that the data structure (array or object) was correctly preserved during the save and load process. It's possible that the structure was flattened or changed, causing the methods to be unavailable.

To troubleshoot and resolve these issues, you can:

• Ensure Initialization as Array: When you initialize or retrieve the variable, make sure it's explicitly set as an array. For example:

  var objectLocations = getVar("$objectLocations", []);
  

• Check for Array Before Using Array Methods: Before using array-specific methods like push or find, check if the variable is indeed an array:

  if (Array.isArray(objectLocations)) {
    // Safe to use array methods like push or find
  } else {
    // Handle case where objectLocations is not an array
    // Possibly re-initialize or log an error
  }
  

• Compatibility: Ensure that the scripting environment you're using supports the methods you're trying to use. While push should be universally supported in JavaScript environments, find might not be available in very old JavaScript engines (though this is unlikely to be an issue in ARC).

• Update Global Variable Correctly: After modifying your array or object, remember to update the global variable with setVar to ensure the changes are saved globally:

  setVar("$objectLocations", objectLocations);
  

By following these steps, you should be able to identify why the methods push and find are not available for your variable and ensure that your script works as expected.

@Athena Can you write a multidimensional array that reads the servo positions of V1, V2, V3 at 1 second intervals for 120 seconds and puts it into an automated named Location 1, Location 2, Location 3, etc (which I will change later). Each Location will have xpos, yPos, zPos. Put the array in a nice orderly spreadsheet format with space between each xpos, yPos, zPos. The array is to have a replay on the log screen again at 1 second intervals if ADC 3 is switched to high and replay in reverse if ADC 4 is switched high. The replay will make V1, V2, V3 move to their locations if ADC 5 is high.

Give multiple examples of it working.