Problem with "getvariable" - alternative syntax causing RPT error

[Rydygier 1309]

This part of sqf file executed with EH "handledamage":

_gcheck = _target getvariable [_gname,0];

(_target is an object, _gname is a string and 0 is 0).

causing an RPT error:

Error position: <getvariable [_gname,0]

Error getvariable: array type, string needed

It seems, that it doesn't recognize alternative getvariable syntax. Why?

[buliwyf 4]

getVariable

_gcheck = _target getvariable _gname;

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[Rydygier 1309]

Thanks, but I need default value for an undefined variable, so standard syntax here is not an option and so am trying to use this: object getVariable [name, defaultValue] with the described effect.

[f2k sel 164]

are you sure _gname is a string as I got the same thing the other day when I hadn't done it right.

Just doing a little test and not using EVH this works

gname = "myVariable";what = myTruck getVariable [gname,4];hint format ["%1",what]

[Rydygier 1309]

Yes, _gname is a string for sure. Tried with other strings too. I tried code similar to your in sqf activated by trigger:

gname = "myVariable";
what = sold1 getVariable [gname,4];
sleep 5;
diag_log format ["%1",what];

and same error occurs. Maybe alternative syntax was introduced after Arma 2 1.10, which I use?

[loyalguard 15]

The alternate syntax was added to the Biki in Novembrr 2010 which predated 1.10 so that would imply it was viable before then. I have never seen the alternate syntax, have you had luck with it before?

[f2k sel 164]

It works fine for me in OA, I just tried the same code in Arma2 and it won't accept it.

[loyalguard 15]

Good catch. I might update the Biki article to reflect that.

[.kju 3244]

A2 is older then OA. No need to update the BIKI.

[Rydygier 1309]

Well. If so, I have to find another way. If there is any. Thanks for help.

[.kju 3244]

gname = "myVariable";
what = sold1 getVariable gname;
if (isNil "what") then {what = 4;};//new
sleep 5;
diag_log format ["%1",what];

[Rydygier 1309]

So simple... thanks a lot. :)

[f2k sel 164]

I was trying the same thing but could only get any returned I never new what had to be in quotes in the isNil. Thanks also.