questions with gamecache

[Togrias]

Hi, I've just recently started learning JASS and just wanna ask a question regarding gamecache

I read that gamecache can be used to link data and stuff to a handle. I'm trying to link two functions together. I'm refering to the tutorial JASS: Advanced Tips by Daelin.
http://world-editor-tutorials.thehelper.net/cat_usersubmit.php?view=28217

function Knockback takes nothing returns nothing
local timer t = GetExpiredTimer()
local unit caster = GetHandleUnit(t, “caster”)
local unit target = GetHandleUnit(t, “target”)
local real x1 = GetUnitX(caster)
local real y1 = GetUnitY(caster)
local real x2 = GetUnitX(target)
local real y2 = GetUnitY(target)
call SetUnitPosition(target, PolarProjectionX(x1, GetDistanceBetweenPoints(x1,y1,x2,y2)+10.00, GetAngleBetweenPoints(x1,y1,x2,y2)), PolarProjectionY(y1, GetDistanceBetweenPoints(x1,y1,x2,y2)+10.00, GetAngleBetweenPoints(x1,y1,x2,y2)))

set t = null
set caster = null
set target = null
endfunction

function Execute_Knockback takes nothing returns nothing
local timer t = CreateTimer()
local unit caster = GetTriggerUnit()
local unit target = GetSpellTargetUnit()
call SetHandleHandle(t, “caster”, caster)
call SetHandleHandle(t, “target”, target)
call TimerStart(t, 0.035, true, function Knockback)
call TriggerSleepAction(0.5)
call FlushHandleLocals(t)
call DestroyTimer(t)
set t = null
set caster = null
set target = null
endfunction

Here, the handle used to link the two functions together is a timer. However, I am intending to link two functions together to run concurrently, i.e. with no delay in between. What handle should I use for such a linkage? I'm not sure a Timer would accept a duration of 0.00 seconds and it seems rather counter-intuitive to me.

For example if I mimic the above code:

function Sample takes nothing returns nothing
local timer t = CreateTimer()
local unit caster = GetTriggerUnit()
call SetHandleInt(t,"Caster",caster)
call TimerStart(t,0,false,null)
endfunction

Then when the timer expires I can (hypothetically) create a separate trigger and retrieve the handle using GetExpiredTimer()... But is there a simpler way? Again as I said the use of a timer with zero duration here is very counter-intuitive to me and I'm not even sure if it works... Thus my question is: what handle should I use and what should the script look like?

 

[Cohadar]

The simplest way possible.

 

[phyrex1an]

...

Do you need the other function to run in another thread? If not you can just call the function and send the needed values as arguments.

If you need the function to run in another thread then I suggest that you use a trigger and use TriggerExecute. You don't have to create a new trigger each time but can use the same one. You can pass all needed values with globals or gamecache, I would suggest globals.

 

[TheDamien]

If there is absolutely no delay between functions, use a global variable.

 

[~GaLs~]

The simplest way possible.

Is that your ABC?? What a surprise! You really don't post your ABC as an answer to every question. (Q: "hey, how do I create a unit?" A:"use my ABC")

I am not to bash you. =_=

>>@Tobrias

1. Use Global
2. Use CSCache (Attachment System)
3. Use GameCache
4. If can, pass them by paremeters.
5. Use struct + Struct Attachment system.

 

[Cohadar]

Hi, I've just recently started learning JASS and just wanna ask a question regarding gamecache

I read that gamecache can be used to link data and stuff to a handle. I'm trying to link two functions together.

Then when the timer expires I can (hypothetically) create a separate trigger and retrieve the handle using GetExpiredTimer()

He said gamecache, I automatically reply ABC
He said linking functions, I automatically reply ABC
He said retrieve GetExpiredTimer(), I automatically reply ABC.

ABC is not the answer to every question, but seems to be the answer to 80% of starting jass questions around here.

 

[~GaLs~]

>>ABC is not the answer to every question, but seems to be the answer to 80% of starting jass questions around here.
Sorry to interrupt. I have a small small question here.
Did he mentioned anything about vJass?

 

[Cohadar]

No, but the sooner he learns the better for him.
You know you don't have to know jass to be able to start learning vjass.

Besides even if he does not choose to use vJASS and/or ABC it is always good to learn that alternatives exist.

And I am not a vJASS fashist, I help people with non vJass code as well.

As a curiosity I can say that there is a version of ABC for plain jass,
witch I made for Mac users who cannot use NewGen,
but that version is not published (nor will be) because I decided it is more important for people to learn vJass than to use ABC.

 

[Togrias]

Thanks guys I used a global unit as my solution. As for VJass WorldEdit simply refuses to compile any of the VJass functions and I find it much of a hassle. I guess there are plenty of workarounds though.