Question Get user input into array

[jojo159]

In my program, I need to have the user input a list of numbers separated by commas. How would I go about storing those numbers? Would I put them into an array? If so, how?
I'm REALLY new at this and I have been all over Google but I can't seem to get it. Please Help!

 

[Joshdbr]

If I understand you right, you need to use the String.Split() method:

Dim strInfo As String = "Item1,Item2,Item3,Item3"
Dim strInfoArray() As String = strInfo.Split(",")

'Another option is to just create an array without using the Split() method:

Dim strInfoArray() As String = {"Item1", "Item2", "Item3", "Item4"}

You might also look into using lists, that way you can use the Add() function:

Dim lstInfo As New List

'Adding items
lstInfo.Add("Item1")

'Converting list to a string array
Dim strInfoArray() As String = lstInfo.ToArray()

Hope this helps
-Josh

 

[jojo159]

Thank you so much Josh, that's exactly what I was looking for!

 

[Joshdbr]

Glad to help!

 

[BlackByte]

Its always recommended to use the generic version of a list.

Dim numbers As New List(Of Integer)

this prevents unboxing.

 

[Joshdbr]

Right, sorry about that. I was just typing from memory .

Dim lstInfo As New List(Of String)