Dynamic Arrays

["Brian Holley" <comp_brain@hotmail.com>]

Hey-

I use dynamic arrays all the time for maps, objects, whatever.

Instead of using an array like this:
char array[20];

You can do this:
char * array;
array = new char[value];

I think this method only works in C++ though...

Anyway, later on if you need a different sized array, you can just do this 
to change it:
array = new char[value + 5];

The way to do this in C is with the malloc command, but I really like the 
new command better.

Hope that answered your question.

-Brian
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