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[Robin]

I'm at Novice level for LB but trying to convert some hard copy QBasic code
to run in LB comprising lines of 6 numbers.
I've typed it in as is but filling a 2 Dimensional Y20 by X6 array with Data gives me a problem. With QBasic one defines array and types the 20 lines of data with the statement DATA in front of each line.

DIM CH(1 TO 20, 1 TO 6)

FOR Y = 1 TO 20
FOR X = 1 TO 6

READ CH (Y,X)

NEXT X
NEXT Y
[20 DATA LINES List to be READ in follows not shown]

I'm sure it must be as easy in LB but I have not (yet)
found a clear example as mostly STRINGS are used.
I've got quite a bit of LB code working
But not got to the "FUN" stage yet.

[Brent]

Hi Robin,

Your QBasic code would have to be translated as the following:

[Raider]

Brent,
Thank you for the information - which I find a bit suprising as QBasic achieves it so simply.
I have looked in two books that show LB programming procedures
also the LB Help and Alyce's LB Companion. Athough they mention
a lot about arrays and loading not one of them gives an example
of your suggested method for solving my problem. I am hoping to go up to
two arrays when I have proved my S/W works these will be around 200 lines
each.
I need to see a small but COMPLETE example to include copying from the Temp array into my designated one or perhaps you could guide me to a suitable source.
Thanks.

[Brent]

Robin, there's no need to use a temp array. The temp I referred to is the variable used in the READ statement. Please notice the assignment immediately to the right of the READ in my code.