Saving variable when a stack is closed

[TheApexEffect]

Hey all, I was wondering if there is any way to stop a variable from being deleted when a stack is closed. For instance in my project I am using a variable called playcounter, this variable is supposed to count how many times the program has been run but any values it holds are deleted when the stack is closed. Any help will be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance

[MaxV]

You need to save in an external file. I suggest you to add:

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on preOpenStack
  set itemDel to "/"
  set the defaultFolder to item 1 to -2 of (the effective fileName of this stack)
end preOpenStack

Then you can add:

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put playcounter into URL "file:./playcounter"

[Klaus]

Hi TheApexEffect,

Max' solution may work in the IDE, but probably NOT in any standalone because of missing write permissions!
Better use a suitable "specialfolderpath()" for the platform you want to write your info!


Best

Klaus

[dunbarx]

Is this indeed for a standalone? If it is, use the "splash screen" method to allow your main working stack to be able to save data. If not, set a custom property to hold the value.

Craig Newman

[MaxV]

My solution works also in standalone applications.

[dunbarx]

Max.

Certainly. Just options...

Craig

[Klaus]

My solution works also in standalone applications.

Not on desktop, only if the current user has ADMIN permissions!
An "average" user cannot write into the platform specific "Applications" folder on Mac and Win!

Not to talk about -> specialfolderpath("engine") on mobile, which is exactly what your script will point to

[MaxV]

My solution works also in standalone applications.

Not on desktop, only if the current user has ADMIN permissions!
An "average" user cannot write into the platform specific "Applications" folder on Mac and Win!

Not to talk about -> specialfolderpath("engine") on mobile, which is exactly what your script will point to

I use that tecnique on Windows Xp, Windows Vista, Windows 8 and Linux every day and it works.
On Linux I am not root.

[MaxV]

Now I understood what you means.
My applications are never in system protected folders, my applications are located in user folders like "Documents".

[Klaus]

HA!


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