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Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
Chapter 9: Arrays Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Using a One-Dimensional Array Lesson A Objectives
Declare and initialize a one-dimensional array Store data in a one-dimensional array Display the contents of a one-dimensional array Code a loop using the For Each…Next statement Access an element in a one-dimensional array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Using a One-Dimensional Array Lesson A Objectives (continued)
Search a one-dimensional array Compute the average of a one-dimensional array’s contents Find the highest entry in a one-dimensional array Update the contents of a one-dimensional array Sort a one-dimensional array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Previewing the Completed Application
Go to Run command on Windows Start menu Browse to the VB2005\Chap09 folder Open the Perrytown.exe file Perrytown Gift Shop user interface appears Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Previewing the Completed Application (continued)
Figure 9-1: FWT for a married employee with taxable wages of $288.46 Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Using Arrays Simple (scalar variable) Array Reasons to use arrays
One unrelated to any other variable in memory Array Group of variables Group members have same name and data type Reasons to use arrays Simplifies process of coding an application Increases run-time efficiency of a program Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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One-Dimensional Arrays
Sequence of contiguous memory cells Visualized as a column of variables Subscript: integer identifying an array variable Refer to array variable by array name and subscript Example: states(0) is the first variable in states array There are two ways to declare arrays Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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One-Dimensional Arrays (continued)
Figure 9-2: Names of the variables in a one-dimensional array named states Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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One-Dimensional Arrays (continued)
Figure 9-3: Syntax versions and examples of declaring a one-dimensional array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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One-Dimensional Arrays (continued)
Element: refers to an individual array variable “Off by one” issue: first element has a subscript of 0 “Off by one” issue in Syntax-Version 1 Size of new array exceeds highestSubscript by 1 Populating an array: assigning initial values “Off by one” issue in Syntax-Version 2 Highest subscript < number of initialValues by 1 Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Storing Data in a One-Dimensional Array
Most common way to enter data into an array Use an assignment statement Syntax: arrayname(subscript) = value Examples cities(0) = “Madrid” cities(1) = “Paris” cities(2) = “Rome” Assigns three strings to the cities array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Manipulating One-Dimensional Arrays
Tasks performed with a one-dimensional array Display the contents of an array Access an array element using its subscript Search the array Calculate average of data stored in a numeric array Find the highest value stored in an array Update the array elements Sort the array elements Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Displaying the Contents of a One-Dimensional Array
Refer to the Months application MainForm’s Load event procedure uses arrays Array named months declared with initial values Array values transferred to list box in For…Next loop First item in list box selected as default display value Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Displaying the Contents of a One-Dimensional Array (continued)
Figure 9-7: Code for the MainForm’s Load event procedure Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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The For Each…Next Statement
Used to traverse an entire array Convenience factor relative to the For…Next loop Handles coding of starting and ending subscripts Programmer relieved of using extra array notation Example For Each monthName As String In months Me.xMonthListBox.Items.Add(monthName) Next monthName Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Using the Subscript to Access an Element in a One-Dimensional Array
Salary code application used by XYZ Corporation Managers are classified by salary codes 1 through 6 Salary code is entered by the user Salary linked to code is displayed with button click xDisplayButton’s Click event procedure Initializes an array to store salary values Uses input salary code to access array elements Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Figure 9-10: Pseudocode for the xDisplayButton’s Click event procedure
Using the Subscript to Access an Element in a One-Dimensional Array (continued) Figure 9-10: Pseudocode for the xDisplayButton’s Click event procedure Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Searching a One-Dimensional Array
Application for sales manager at Jacobsen Motors Sales manager enters a sales amount Sales manager presses Search button Number of salespeople selling > amount are displayed xSearchButton’s Click event procedure Searches an array for values > input sales amount Displays number of sales amounts > input amount Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Searching a One-Dimensional Array (continued)
Figure 9-14: Code for the xSearchButton’s Click event procedure Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Calculating the Average Amount Stored in a One-Dimensional Numeric Array
Application ordered by Professor Jeremiah Calculates and displays average test scores xCalcAvgButton’s Click event procedure Adds the test scores stored in an array Divides the total from step 1 by length of array Displays the average test score Syntax of Length property: arrayname.Length Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Calculating the Average Amount Stored in a One-Dimensional Numeric Array (continued)
Figure 9-17: Code for the xCalcButton’s Click event procedure Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Determining the Highest Value Stored in a One-Dimensional Array
Application ordered by Sharon Johnson Displays highest amount she has earned in a week xHighestButton’s Click event procedure Searches the array, looking for the highest amount Displays the highest amount Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Figure 9-20: Code for the xHighButton’s Click event procedure
Determining the Highest Value Stored in a One-Dimensional Array (continued) Figure 9-20: Code for the xHighButton’s Click event procedure Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Updating the Values Stored in a One-Dimensional Array
Application for sales manager at Jillian Company Used to raise price of each item the company sells Displays each item’s new price in a label control xUpdateButton’s Click event procedure Stores original prices in an array Retrieves amount of increase input to text box Adds amount of increase to each array element Displays each new value stored in the array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Updating the Values Stored in a One-Dimensional Array (continued)
Figure 9-23: Code for the xUpdateButton’s Click event procedure Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Sorting the Data Stored in a One-Dimensional Array
Sorting: arranging data in a specific order Array.Sort method Sort elements of 1-D array in ascending order Syntax: Array.Sort(arrayname) Sorting an array in descending order First use Array.sort to sort in ascending order Then use Array.reverse to reverse array elements Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Sorting the Data Stored in a One-Dimensional Array (continued)
Figure 9-24: Sample run of the State application Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Summary – Lesson A An array groups variables with the same data type under one name An individual array variable is also called an element To refer to an array element, use the array’s name followed by the element’s subscript Arrays may be declared with or without a list of initial values Values can be assigned to an array after declaration Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Summary – Lesson A (continued)
The Length property of an array returns array size Traverse an array using a For…Next or For Each…Next statement Array.Sort: sorts elements in ascending order Array.Reverse: reverses the order of array elements Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Parallel One-Dimensional Arrays Lesson B Objectives
Create parallel one-dimensional arrays Locate information in two parallel one-dimensional arrays Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Using Parallel One-Dimensional Arrays
Two or more arrays whose elements are correlated Scenario involving two parallel arrays Parallel arrays are named ids and prices Each ids element corresponds to a prices element To view an item price, search ids array for item ID If ID exists, access and display price in prices array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Parallel One-Dimensional Arrays (continued)
Figure 9-27: Illustration of a price list stored in two one-dimensional arrays Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Parallel One-Dimensional Arrays (continued)
Figure 9-28: Sample run of the Price List application Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Parallel One-Dimensional Arrays (continued)
Figure 9-29: Pseudocode for the xDisplayButton’s Click event procedure Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Summary – Lesson B The elements in parallel one-dimensional arrays are correlated To create parallel one-dimensional arrays, create two one-dimensional arrays with same size Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Two-Dimensional Arrays Lesson C Objectives
Create and initialize a two-dimensional array Store data in a two-dimensional array Search a two-dimensional array Determine the highest and lowest subscript in a two-dimensional array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Using Two-Dimensional Arrays
Stores variables (elements) in rows and columns Resembles a table How to identify an two-dimensional array element Use a unique combination of two subscripts Subscripts specify element’s row and column position Example: products(1,2) refers to row two, column three Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Using Two-Dimensional Arrays (continued)
Figure 9-34: Names of some of the variables contained in the products array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Using Two-Dimensional Arrays (continued)
Figure 9-35: Syntax versions and examples of declaring a two-dimensional array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Storing Data in a Two-Dimensional Array
Assign values using an assignment statement Assignment statement syntax arrayname(rowSubscript, columnSubscript) = value rowSubscript: horizontal subscript columnSubscript: vertical subscript Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Storing Data in a Two-Dimensional Array (continued)
Figure 9-36: Syntax and examples of assignment statements used to enter data into a two-dimensional array Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Searching a Two-Dimensional Array
Two-dimensional arrays versus parallel arrays Both can represent data in tabular format Two-dimensional arrays are easier to code, use, read New version of application for Takoda Tapahe One two-dimensional array stores price list 2-D array replaces two parallel arrays in first version xDisplayButton Click event procedure reflects change Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Searching a Two-Dimensional Array (continued)
Figure 9-38: Modified pseudocode for the xDisplayButton’s Click event procedure Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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The Perrytown Gift Shop Application
Application for Perrytown Gift Shop Ordered by the owner, John Blackfeather Used to calculate weekly federal withholding tax Requirements of application Allow user to enter taxable wages in text box Enable user to specify marital status Given complete input, calculate and display tax Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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The Perrytown Gift Shop (continued)
Figure 9-40: Interface for Perrytown Gift Shop application Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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The Perrytown Gift Shop (continued)
Figure 9-42: Code to declare and initialize the two-dimensional arrays Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Coding the xCalcButton Click Event Procedure
Main tasks for xCalcButton Click event procedure Calculate the federal withholding tax (FWT) Display the calculated amount in the xFwtLabel Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Coding the xCalcButton Click Event Procedure (continued)
Figure 9-44: Pseudocode for the xCalcButton’s Click event procedure Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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The GetUpperBound And GetLowerBound Methods
GetUpperBound method Returns integer indicating the highest subscript Syntax: arrayname.GetUpperBound(dimension) GetLowerBound method Returns integer indicating the lowest subscript Syntax:arrayname.GetLowerBound(dimension) dimension argument in a two-dimensional array 0 represents the row dimension 1 represents the column dimension Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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The GetUpperBound And GetLowerBound Methods (continued)
Figure 9-46: Syntax and examples of the GetUpperBound and GetLowerBound methods Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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Summary – Lesson C Two-dimensional arrays store data in rows and columns Visualize a two-dimensional array as a table Refer to an element in a two-dimensional array using row and column subscripts GetUpperBound method returns highest subscript GetLowerBound method returns lowest subscript Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Third Edition
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