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Last Post 25 Jun 2008 02:34 PM by  anon
How to create a variable with its name passed by at runtime without using execute()?
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25 Jun 2008 02:34 PM
    I know execute() can create variables with their names passed by at run time. For example, com = 'variable1' + " = '" + '55' + "'" & tmp = Execute(com) will create a varialbe 'variable1' with value equals to 55. Since Execute() is not supported in IDL Virtual Machine, is there any way to do it without using Execute()?

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    25 Jun 2008 02:34 PM
    It is mentioned in the IDL help for execute that the routines 'CALL_FUNCTION, CALL_METHOD, and CALL_PROCEDURE' do not share this limitation and in many cases, can be used to replace calls to EXECUTE for VM distributions.

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    25 Jun 2008 02:34 PM
    I do not think this is possible without using EXECUTE. However, in my experience it is almost always possible to do what you want to do without having to create a variable name on the fly. Perhaps if you explained why you want to do this I could suggest an alternative solution.
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