How to pass a function name as an expression from an array?

I have created many functions in the event sheet, and I want to call them dynamically by fetching their names from an array. I have a JSON array that is converted to a local array using AJAX, and the array contains the names of the functions that I want to call. For example, one of the functions is called “MyRoseFunction”.

To call the function by name, I have added a JavaScript script in the action area of the event sheet, and I have used the runtime.callFunction method. When I pass the function name as a string, like this:

runtime.callFunction("MyRoseFunction");

It works fine and the function is executed. However, when I try to pass the function name as an expression using the At method of the array object, like this:

runtime.callFunction(MyArray.At(5,2));

It doesn’t work. Please help.

Maybe try putting the array value inside String(). Also I'm trying to work out why you would need to store function names in an array and call from there because you still need a triggering condition, at which point you might as well just use the name itself.

Sorry I don't know, you can log the variable to see if it's as you expected. I would not use arrays like this though I would just call the function.

Hi 🦁!

I can make it work with Global Variable,

on every tick → set TestGV → Value MyArray.At(5,2)

var valueOfTestGV = runtime.globalVars.TestGV;
runtime.callFunction(valueOfTestGV);

var valueOfTestLV = runtime.localVars.TestLV;
runtime.callFunction(valueOfTestLV);

🙄, I use JSON Array, because it is convenient.

Your JSON array is loaded into the array object in construct.

construct.net/en/make-games/manuals/construct-3/plugin-reference/array

You can manipulate the array directly with construct events and actions, as described in the manual. Using JS is giving you no advantage or anything you can't do directly with the array plugin in this case, besides making things more complicated.

😅 Okay