Re: Null value into an integer variable

[Jussi Lahtinen <jussi.lahtinen@xxxxxxxxx>]

> ... regarding the "data", which may be null. No matter if we are talking
> about the displayed value or not there are still cases when an integer
> variable remains "not set yet". I dont expect that Gambas integer
> variables could have a Null value, just that there must be some way to
> get around this.
>

Three possible solutions.
1. Instead of integer, use variant.
2. If possible use values beyond scope to indicate NULL. Example in age
field you can use -1 when it is NULL.
3. Use two variables to hold the information. Integer and boolean to
indicate if it is really set or not.


Jussi