Terry -- Subtle language gotchas, as previously discussed, not withstanding, the practical upshot is that yes, rexx *does* support multidimensional arrays, and sparse ones with default values to boot.
It implements them as a conceptual subset of stems, and they are indexed with strings rather than by integers which actually makes them rather more powerful once one breaks out of the array mindset. I've been using them for years without any problems. i ------ Original Message ------ Received: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:10:37 PM COT From: Terry Sambrooks <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: Multi-dimensional arrays in REXX > Hi, > > I have done a search of the archives, and read the relevant REXX manuals and > am left with a need for a second opinion on my conclusion. > > The question I have been asked relates to whether REXX supports > multi-dimensional arrays. There is a lot of discussion in the manuals about > single dimension arrays a.k.a. STEM variables, but additional dimensions are > not covered which leads me to conclude that multi-dimensional arrays are not > supported. > > I know this question is better directed at the REXX New Group, but I feel > sure that there is enough expertise available here to confirm my assessment > or correct any erroneous view I may have formed. > > Kind regards - Terry > > > Terry Sambrooks > Director > KMS-IT Limited > 228 Abbeydale Road South > Dore, Sheffield, S17 3LA, UK > > Tel: +44 (0)114 262 0933 > WEB: www.legac-e.co.uk > > Company Reg: 3767263 at the above address > > All outgoing E-mail is scanned, but it remains the recipient's > responsibility to ensure their system is protected from spy-ware, trojans, > viruses, and worms. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO > Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
