[Papero]

I know that when I create an ArrayList I can specify a "blocksize", but when I push an value to the array there is any param to indicate the blocksize. How can I use the blocksizes?

[Mitchell]

I rarely see anybody use blocksize unless it's for storing strings or using that old method of storing the enum containing information also. Just think of block size as the second element in a multi-deminsion arrray.
PushArray will fill the block size according to your set blocksize and array size, other than that you can use Set https://sm.alliedmods.net/new-api/ad.../ArrayList/Set

[Papero]

So it's better to do:

PHP Code:

ArrayList array[10]; 


or

PHP Code:

ArrayList array = new ArrayList(10); 


?

[Mitchell]

Probably the latter, depending on what you're using it for. The first will (potentially) create 10 new handles, the latter will create 1. However i'm unsure which would use up less memory.
I know for my UniqueChat plugin I create a StringMap for every player (when they join) and delete it after they leave to save space.

[shavit]

Originally Posted by Mitchell that old method of storing the enum containing information also

What's a better method, if not blocksize then?

[headline]

Originally Posted by Papero I know that when I create an ArrayList I can specify a "blocksize", but when I push an value to the array there is any param to indicate the blocksize. How can I use the blocksizes?

If you're pushing cells (handles, ints, floats) just use Push() with a blocksize of 1.
If you're pushing cell arrays use PushArray()
If you're pushing strings use PushString()

If the size of the array blocksize is < the size of the array when you push: The rest will be truncated. Set your blocksize accordingly. For example, if your storing player names the blocksize should be MAX_NAME_LENGTH.

If you're trying to mix and match the type of data you're pushing, there's probably a better data structure you should be using

Originally Posted by Papero So it's better to do: PHP Code: ArrayList array[10];  or PHP Code: ArrayList array = new ArrayList(10);  ?

First one creates 10 null (empty/uninitialized) handles, the second one creates an ArrayList with a 10 blocksize

Originally Posted by Mitchell However i'm unsure which would use up less memory.

The single ArrayList w/ blocksize 10 is a immensely better than 10 ArrayLists

Originally Posted by shavit What's a better method, if not blocksize then?

Pretty sure there isn't a better method other than avoiding "enum structs" all together which I've subscribed to

[Bacardi]

https://sm.alliedmods.net/new-api/ad...teCountToCells

PHP Code:

ArrayList array = new ArrayList(ByteCountToCells(MAX_NAME_LENGTH));