General Array Functions

Using several commands, the DLE is able to store a series of values under the same name and access these values using a unique index.

The technical term for this storage method is array. In the DLE, an array can contain up to two dimensions. This means arrays are ideal for storing data in table form.

The structure of an array generally consists of two indices: one runs along the X-axis of the table and represents the columns, while the other runs along the Y-axis and represents the rows.

Accordingly, “A”, “B”, and “C” are the column indices, while “1/1/2008”, “1/1/2009”, and “1/1/2010” are the row indices of the two-dimensional array.

Each index has a specific data type. The available options are string, date, or number. Selecting the correct type is important for sorting the array. For more information, see the chapter on the <link 224 _top internal-link>array loop.</link>