String Array

[shazzy99]

Is there any method to find the number of elements that are filled in an array

lets say i have the following array defined

string[] text = new string[50]

and i fill the first 8 elements/indexes

Is there any method that could return the number of elements/indexes within an string array that are filled?

I tried using text.lenght() but that returns the total size of array. In above case it would return 50 which is not what i want...

[Antenka]

Hello, gallian99.
I haven't heard about such standard functions :) I can offer two alternative ways for you:
1. Using reference types (like ArrayList). You'll able to add elements dynamically and get the actual size of your array.
2. Create your own structure/class, that will contain your array, the full array size (in your case it's 50) and number of added elements.

[shazzy99]

Thanks Anteka,

I have tackled it using an alternate already. But I should better try ArrayList as well. Haven't work around with it yet :)

Hello, gallian99.
I haven't heard about such standard functions :) I can offer two alternative ways for you:
1. Using reference types (like ArrayList). You'll able to add elements dynamically and get the actual size of your array.
2. Create your own structure/class, that will contain your array, the full array size (in your case it's 50) and number of added elements.

[scru]

If you are running on .NET 3, you can use Lists, which are very easy:

List<String> strings = new List<String>(); //initialise the list
strings.Add(str); //Add an item
int length = strings.Count; //how many strings are in the list.

[BlackSun]

hi
u can do this

int counter=0;  // global value 
while(true)
            {
               
                if (s[counter] != null)
                {
                    comboBox1.Items.Add(s[counter]);
                    counter++;
                }
                else
                {
                    break;
                }
            }

bye

[Rashakil Fol]

You should follow scru's advice and use a List<T> if you want to have a resizable container.

[ddanbe]

An ArrayList is also resizable, still usable but a bit "out of date".
If I where you follow the advise off scru and Rashakil Fol.

[shazzy99]

Thanks!

[cVz]

try this ??? is easy way to find

int I = 0;
foreach (string S in Text)
{
   int I += 1;
}
Console.WriteLine(I.ToString());

[Rashakil Fol]

try this ??? is easy way to find

Well this is about the dumbest reply I've read on this forum. Did you even read the question?