I tend to convert the data into the format that is easiest for me to use. If the data supports it I create one variable with rows delimited by a return, and the columns delimited by a tab. Then if I set the itemdelimiter to tab, I can get item y of line x of the data.
If I am going to pull it from the database and then modify it and put it back into the database, I tend to keep it in the format the database has it so that putting it back into the database is easy. Kee Nethery On Mar 28, 2011, at 5:09 PM, Todd Geist wrote: > My question is what is the best format to use as my "local" copy of the > data? I > > Should I just leave it as XML, or TAB, or should I convert it to an array? > > Are there significant differences in speed or facility between these > options? _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
