About Custom Value Indexing System

[merlinds]

I have a question, does the custom value of a unit have a maximum value? like a variable that haves 8xxx as maximum value.

 

[Ayanami]

I'm pretty sure it can go up pretty high. Not really sure of the exact value though.

 

[merlinds]

Because my idea is the next:
Every time a unit enters the map i set its custom value to a number, and every time i do this i increase that number by 1 (with an integer variable).
So, every unit will have a index as its custom value that i can use later for diferent skills.
The problem is, that the map is a hero defense, so there will be a lot of units, and when they die more will come, and im afraid that the custom value can reach is maximum value.
And i do not know if i can reset the counter because some units (like the heroes for example) will remain the entire game.

 

[Ayanami]

Even though you have loads of units, I don't think it will surpass a few thousands. Custom value can go up to that magnitude. Oh and seems like you're trying to create an indexing system. Would be easier by vJASS actually :/

 

[merlinds]

Not for me, since i do not know how to use JASS jejeje

 

[Laiev]

If you use NewGen, you can use one of Index system already made and then, just use Custom Value of Unit inside the array

I suggest AIDS or UnitIndexer.

 

[Accname]

i guess the custom value is an integer, in which case it got 2^32 possible values, split into two halfs one of which is positive and one negative.
For all the lazy people around its about: 4 294 967 296 different values.

Might be wrong though if the custom value is not an integer but i dont think so.

 

[merlinds]

It is an integer value so i think there are enough values!!!! XD

 

[Laiev]

Keep in mind that if you'll use it for array, you should stay in the limit of array.

 

[merlinds]

yes, but the arrays are easyer to clean, so i can recycle.

 

[Dirac]

There are already plenty GUI and vJass unit indexing systems out there, save you some work and get one of them.