How to initialize a template (or class) array tag?

Scripts, SQL, .NET Framework
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Hi,

I’m working on a project which uses a template array tag, and am looking for a method to initialize the entire array which doesn’t involve addressing each array element within a loop.

Can anyone tell me how this can be done?

Regards,
Greg Shearer

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Hi Greg,

Have you tried to use this column StartValue?

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Let us know if it helps you please.

Best Regards,
Tatsoft Team.

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Hi Eduardo.

My apologies, as I should have explained further.
Startup initialization is fine, but I need to re-initialize repeatedly while the application is running.
I was hoping there would be a single function call to initialize the entire array whenever needed.

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Hi Greg,

You have 2 methods for that:

OBS: “tagVet” is the array tag name. The codes in this message will be executed through a button.

1 - TK.InitializeTag(“tagVet”);
When executed it will make the values go to 0 for all the tags in the array.

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2 - TK.ClearTag(“tagVet”);
When executed it will make the values go to the “StartValue” for all the tags in the array.

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If you need something else, let us know.
Best Regards,
Tatsoft Team.

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Thanks Eduardo.

Since starting this topic I’ve realised the significance of he Tool Kit (TK) class … so hopefully won’t be asking quite so many basic questions in future :slight_smile:

I should add that some additional documentation showing examples of how to use the TK class members would be really appreciated. For someone new to FactoryStudio/.NET the current documentation doesn’t provide much guidance.

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Hi Greg,

That’s good, but don’t hesitate to ask questions if you need something.

For TK class documentation you can access this link:
https://tatsoft.com/help/fs-8.1/index.html#frlrfnamespaces_referenceCustomTopic.html

Best Regards,
Tatsoft Team.