Hashtables

[Wummi]

Is there a hashtable tutorial in the repository? I can't seem to find one.

So if there is, can someone give me the link please? Thanks.
If not, can someone tell me what a hashtable is, and what it's used for and why does a spell like knockback need a hashtable?

 

[Corleone]

Here's a tutorial for hashtables:

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/trigger-gui-editor-tutorials-279/hashtables-mui-133407/

 

[Bogrim]

A hashtable is a way to store data by catalog. Much like you have folders on your computer, a hashtable allows you to create a system for data retrieval. Hashtables access these "folders" through keys (integer values or strings).

Think of the Hashtable as your computer.
"of 0" is the primary folder.
"as 0" is the folder inside the first folder.

• Hashtable
  • Of 0
    • As 0

An example of values a hashtable might store:

• Hashtable
  • Of (Key: Unit ID)
    • As Integer Value Damage
    • As Integer Value Duration
  • Of (Key: Unit ID)
    • As Integer Value Damage
    • As Integer Value Duration

You could do something similar with variables alone, only hashtables allow you to store much more data with much more flexible access.

 

[HydraRancher]

You could do something similar with variables alone, only hashtables allow you to store much more data with much more flexible access.

Also, they are extremely usefull for making DoT spells etc. MUI.