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Re: Delvar? [message #31360 is a reply to message #31225]

Fri, 28 June 2002 14:35

David Fanning
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Craig Markwardt (craigmnet@cow.physics.wisc.edu) writes:

> Actually I like the SIZE() function there. If VARNAME is a large
> array, then you are just wasting cycles copying it to TEMPVAR, only to
> have it erased a moment later when the UNDEFINE procedure returns.

If I understand my source correctly (and believe me, this
guy ought to know) there is really no copying going on.
More like pointer re-positioning. But I have to admit,
I've never really noticed a huge slow-down using *any* of
these methods. ;-)

Cheers,

David

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		Delvar? By: wmconnolley on Fri, 28 June 2002 04:09
		Re: Delvar? By: David Fanning on Fri, 28 June 2002 14:35
		Re: Delvar? By: Craig Markwardt on Fri, 28 June 2002 14:07
		Re: Delvar? By: David Fanning on Fri, 28 June 2002 13:18
		Re: Delvar? By: David Fanning on Fri, 28 June 2002 12:01

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