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The Dictionary object stores data as key, item pairs.
Adds a key, item pair. | |
Indicates if a specified key exists. | |
Returns an array containing all items in a Dictionary object. | |
Returns an array containing all keys in a Dictionary object. | |
Removes a key, item pair. | |
Removes all key, item pairs. |
The comparison mode for string keys. | |
The number of items in a Dictionary object. | |
An item for a key. | |
A key. |
Scripting.Dictionary
A Dictionary object is the equivalent of a PERL associative array. Items, which can be any form of data, are stored in the array. Each item is associated with a unique key. The key is used to retrieve an individual item and is usually a integer or a string, but can be anything except an array.
The following code illustrates how to create a Dictionary object:
Dim d 'Create a variable
Set d = CreateObject("Scripting.Dictionary")
d.Add "a", "Athens" 'Add some keys and items
d.Add "b", "Belgrade"
d.Add "c", "Cairo"
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