KaTTaNa's Local Handle Variables

[SFilip]

could someone explain what is this script used for? i've heard alot about it and seen alot of spells that use it, yet i cant seem to understand why is it so great and usefull...
thanks in advance

 

[monoVertex]

Well this script allows you to "transport" locals from one trigger to another, from trigger to timer, etc. The script itself is based on a WCIII bug, as i know.

 

[phyrex1an]

It allows values to be attached to an object rather than to a variable.
See it like a 'Custom Value' but it works for all types, on all types and with unlimited different values.
What it really does is to store data in a gamecache with the key I2S(H2I(object)).
H2I is the result of a wc3 bug, as previous mentioned.

A more optimized version is Vexorians CSCache, the 'tables' in that cut down on the I2S(H2I()) usage. H2I is a slow function and should be avoided as much as possible.

 

[SFilip]

H2I is a slow function and should be avoided as much as possible.

so its not such a good idea to use these functions?

 

[phyrex1an]

It's a great idea to use them, however do not use them where you simply could use a global insteed.
Also I suggest that you use the CSCache insteed of the Handle Variables.

"Without the return bug and the gamecache jass whould be a retarded limited coding language" - Vexorian
And its true to.

 

[SFilip]

alright point taken.
tnx for explaining it to me