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* All string array elements become null strings ("") and all numerical array elements become 0. | * All string array elements become null strings ("") and all numerical array elements become 0. | ||
* Multiple arrays can be erased using commas between the array names. | * Multiple arrays can be erased using commas between the array names. | ||
* [[$DYNAMIC|Dynamic]] arrays must be [[REDIM]]ensioned if they are referenced after erased. | * [[$DYNAMIC|Dynamic]] arrays must be [[REDIM]]ensioned if they are referenced after erased. | ||
* Dimension subprocedure arrays as [[STATIC]] to use [[ERASE]] and not have to REDIM. | * Dimension subprocedure arrays as [[STATIC]] to use [[ERASE]] and not have to REDIM. | ||
* You do not have to include array brackets in an [[ERASE]] call. | * You do not have to include array brackets in an [[ERASE]] call. | ||
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* [https://qb64phoenix.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1243 Featured in our "Keyword of the Day" series] | |||
* [[DIM]], [[REDIM]] | * [[DIM]], [[REDIM]] | ||
* [[CLEAR]] | * [[CLEAR]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:32, 25 May 2024
The ERASE statement is used to clear all data from an array. $STATIC array dimensions are not affected.
Syntax
- ERASE arrayName [, arrayName2...]
Description
- All string array elements become null strings ("") and all numerical array elements become 0.
- Multiple arrays can be erased using commas between the array names.
- Dynamic arrays must be REDIMensioned if they are referenced after erased.
- Dimension subprocedure arrays as STATIC to use ERASE and not have to REDIM.
- You do not have to include array brackets in an ERASE call.
See also