[Csnd-dev] arrays in the API

I am now wondering about the best way to give access to arrays in the API.

(1) Expose ARRAYDAT: at the moment the array data structure is transparent, so we can access all its members directly.

or

(2) Provide an interface: we can make the object opaque, providing access through API functions.

I can't decide. At the moment, STRINGDAT is opaque but PVSDATEXT is not. I am thinking of changing that one but have not decided yet.

Option 2 is safer but may be cumbersome for users.

Prof. Victor Lazzarini
Maynooth University
Ireland