VB Error: Array Names are Ambiguous - What Now?

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The discussion revolves around a programming issue related to Visual Basic (VB) where the user encounters an "ambiguous name detected" error when defining an array. The user has defined an array as spd(n,n) but is unsure why VB is flagging it as ambiguous. Key points include the importance of explicitly defining all variables when using 'Option Explicit', which requires that every variable has a specified type. It is suggested that the user needs to declare 'n' as an integer using 'Dim n as integer' to avoid ambiguity. Additionally, it's noted that arrays can only be dimensioned with fixed values or constants, and if dynamic sizing is needed, the 'ReDim' function should be considered. The error may also arise if there are other variables, functions, or subs with the same name as the array being defined.
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To those who helped yesterday,again, thanks.

I have managed to resolve most of my problems, however, i have a new issue.

VB seemsto think that the names of my arrays are "ambiguous", WHY?

what do i need to do to resolve this new and fustrating problem?
 
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Can you elaborate?
 
In the optionexplict i`ve defined my array as spd(n,n)

Vb doesn`t like this and i don`t know why!
 
zanazzi78 said:
In the optionexplict i`ve defined my array as spd(n,n)
Vb doesn`t like this and i don`t know why!
Have you defined n?

'Option Explicit' means you must explictly define every variable with a type. If you merely say a(n,n) that's not explicit.

You first need 'Dim n as integer'.
 
Typically you can only dimension an array to either values (i.e. 4) or constants. If you have n defined as dim n as integer, it will (in my experience) kick the variable out. If you need to have it change size look at the redim function. Hope this helps
 
An "ambiguous name detected" error is caused by a sub, function, or some other variable or array having the same name as the one you are currently trying to define.
 
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