Crestron SIMPL+ - Fixed and Variable Size Arrays

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Language Reference Guide - DOC. 5797G
Fixed and Variable Size Arrays
Although SIMPL+ symbols can only handle one variable size DIGITAL_INPUT
array, one variable-size DIGITAL_OUTPUT array, one variable-size ANALOG/
STRING/BUFFER input array, and one variable size ANALOG/STRING/OUTPUT
array, it is convenient to be able to refer to other inputs and outputs with array
notation. Therefore, SIMPL+ allows an unlimited number of fixed-size input or
output arrays, that are essentially single input or output values but array notation can
be used. Every member of these fixed-size arrays is always shown in the symbol. All
arrays, except the last one of each kind, are fixed-size arrays. The last one is variable-
size, meaning that the symbol initially shows the first array value. The user can press
ALT+ to expand the symbol to its maximum number of array inputs or outputs. In
addition, a minimum size can be declared in all variable-size arrays, meaning that the
minimum number of array members is always shown, not just the first one, and the
array can be expanded from there.
Example:
DIGITAL_INPUT YesVotes[10]
DIGITAL_INPUT NoVotes[10}
DIGITAL_INPUT AbstainVotes[10,5];
The symbol will show 10 digital inputs labelled: YesVotes[1], YesVotes[2]
...YesVotes[10], followed by 10 more labelled: NoVotes[1], NoVotes[2]
...NoVotes[10], followed by 5 labelled: AbstainVotes[1], AbstainVotes[2]
...AbstainVotes[5]. You can continue to expand the last one up to AbstainVotes[10].
Predefined Names:
The names "on" and "off" are reserved. Assigning "on" to a variable sets the variable
to 1, assigning "off" sets that variable to 0.
The following shows equivalent, given that VALUE is a DIGITAL_OUTPUT:
VALUE = 1; and VALUE = on;
VALUE = 0; and VALUE = off;
NOTE: The minimum array size number must be from 1 to the size of the array. If a
minimum array size is specified on any array, but it is the last one within any type, it
will be a compile error.