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rsnd · Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:28 AM

****soft ****ing vb is ****ing giving me ****ed up ****ing errors!
aaaaaaaaaah that felt better!
Whats wrong in the following code:

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Dim comboStringArray (1 to 256) as String
comboStringArray = Split(comboString, "|", 256)

is there any other way to acomplish this???splitting a string into arrays and storing them as an array

Thanks

Ooble · Jun 22nd, 2005, 12:54 PM

I think you may have to use indexes 0 to 255.

fabricioz · Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:21 PM

you can try this:

Dim comboStringArray() As String
comboStringArray = Split(comboString, "|")

you defined the var comboStringArray like a constant array "dim array(0 to 100) as string" but the split method returns a dynamic array, you must define the array like a dynamic array.

rsnd · Jun 23rd, 2005, 7:54 AM

Thanks...I kinda figured it out. BTW do u guys know why the GetKeyboardState give abnormal results if DirectInput is initialized?

Rory · Jun 23rd, 2005, 8:02 AM

I believe the purpose of DirectInput is to bypass the Hardware Abstraction Layer entirely, apart from some kernel mode hooks (multimedia keyboard buttons, Ctrl+Alt+Delete etc), for the sake of performance, as DirectX manipulates drivers directly as opposed to through the OS. Hence the odd results using GetKeyboardState which is probably part of the application layer (user32.dll or something).

rsnd · Jun 23rd, 2005, 8:36 AM

Damn...My project has ruened!!! Wait...the "multimedia keyboard buttons, Ctrl+Alt+Delete"...does that mean control and shift and enter will still work?

Rory · Jun 23rd, 2005, 8:59 AM

So what does your project do? Is there a reason why you can't use DirectInput as opposed to the windows API (AsyncKeyState etc)?

rsnd · Jun 23rd, 2005, 12:50 PM

Well...my project is writing an application that takes data about user using a program which uses DirectInput and undertake a set of instructions accordingly *ahem* infinite combos *ahem*

Rory · Jun 25th, 2005, 7:17 PM

Oh OK cool. How are you intending to get your program to simulate the key presses though: keyb_event does work, but not with programs that use DirectX for input for the same reason. Do you have a KVM, as some allow you to record and play (repeatedly!) the exact keypresses/mouse movements?

Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:28 AM	#1
rsnd Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Helltown Posts: 162 Rep Power: 4	assign to arrays **soft ing vb is ing giving me ed up **ing errors! aaaaaaaaaah that felt better! Whats wrong in the following code: (Toggle Plain Text) Dim comboStringArray (1 to 256) as String comboStringArray = Split(comboString, "\|", 256) Dim comboStringArray (1 to 256) as String comboStringArray = Split(comboString, "\|", 256) is there any other way to acomplish this???splitting a string into arrays and storing them as an array Thanks __________________ Spread your wings and fly! Chicken!

Jun 22nd, 2005, 12:54 PM	#2
Ooble I eat cake for breakfast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my box. Posts: 4,434 Rep Power: 9	I think you may have to use indexes 0 to 255. __________________ Me :: You :: Them

Jun 23rd, 2005, 7:54 AM	#4
rsnd Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Helltown Posts: 162 Rep Power: 4	Thanks...I kinda figured it out. BTW do u guys know why the GetKeyboardState give abnormal results if DirectInput is initialized? __________________ Spread your wings and fly! Chicken!

Jun 23rd, 2005, 8:36 AM	#6
rsnd Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Helltown Posts: 162 Rep Power: 4	Damn...My project has ruened!!! Wait...the "multimedia keyboard buttons, Ctrl+Alt+Delete"...does that mean control and shift and enter will still work? __________________ Spread your wings and fly! Chicken!

Jun 23rd, 2005, 12:50 PM	#8
rsnd Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Helltown Posts: 162 Rep Power: 4	Well...my project is writing an application that takes data about user using a program which uses DirectInput and undertake a set of instructions accordingly ahem infinite combos ahem __________________ Spread your wings and fly! Chicken!

Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:21 PM	#3
fabricioz Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	you can try this: Dim comboStringArray() As String comboStringArray = Split(comboString, "\|") you defined the var comboStringArray like a constant array "dim array(0 to 100) as string" but the split method returns a dynamic array, you must define the array like a dynamic array.

Jun 23rd, 2005, 8:02 AM	#5
Rory Expert Programmer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Posts: 542 Rep Power: 4	I believe the purpose of DirectInput is to bypass the Hardware Abstraction Layer entirely, apart from some kernel mode hooks (multimedia keyboard buttons, Ctrl+Alt+Delete etc), for the sake of performance, as DirectX manipulates drivers directly as opposed to through the OS. Hence the odd results using GetKeyboardState which is probably part of the application layer (user32.dll or something).

Jun 23rd, 2005, 8:59 AM	#7
Rory Expert Programmer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Posts: 542 Rep Power: 4	So what does your project do? Is there a reason why you can't use DirectInput as opposed to the windows API (AsyncKeyState etc)?

Jun 25th, 2005, 7:17 PM	#9
Rory Expert Programmer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Posts: 542 Rep Power: 4	Oh OK cool. How are you intending to get your program to simulate the key presses though: keyb_event does work, but not with programs that use DirectX for input for the same reason. Do you have a KVM, as some allow you to record and play (repeatedly!) the exact keypresses/mouse movements?

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