2 problems: variable as array name &

1

Ok, I’m trying to make an array generate from someone typing their name in an input box. The input makes the variable “arrayName” = -input-
then in my code below i create an array with

 arrayName = new Array(4) (I want four array positions)

But in the input box, it just gives me this “,”

ok, moving on to second problem, lol

the slots in the array are changed with four buttons

 on(release) {
  _root.GR.arraySlot = 0;
 }

etc etc for 4 buttons. ok, so now on _root.GR ( a movie clip) I’ve put this code.

set (arrayName, 0 );
set (gameNumber,0 );
set (userResult,0 );
set (compResult,0 );
arrayName = new Array(4)
computerArray = new Array(4)

And in a submit button I’ve put this:

_root.GR.submitContinue.on(release) {
_root.GR.arrayName [_root.GR.arraySlot] = _root.GR.userResult
}

ok, so to check my progress, I’ve added Dynamic Text to display every variable and then the array. I hit the big button, and whammo, nata.

Help :\ Lol, theres gotta be something wrong with the way I’m changing the variables and paths from inside other timelines. I even tried making every variable and array global, but I’m guessing I did that wrong too, cuz it didnt’t work either. I have to have this project done by tomorrow and I’m stressed out alot about it, lol. I’m brand new to AS and really would love your help! Thanks in advance!

2

pleeaaase? :\
-shameless bump-

3

after trying to decipher your post, i think maybe your problem is your not adressing you input and dynamic boxes right. ie. when you need to set the text in a box use this:

to set a variable
variable = inputbox.text

to set a dynamic box
dynamicbox.text = variable

of course im fairly new so i could be way off.