Global variables initialized in Screen1 are not recognized in Screen2

[opowoj]

Global variables initialized in Screen1 are not regcognized in Screen2

I merged Screen1 and Screen2 into one project. Maybe this is the reason of my problem?

Thanx in advance for any hint....
Joachim

[TIMAI2]

They won't be.

You need to save variables to a tinydb (say in Screen1), and have a tinydb component in each screen using the same namespace. Then you can access the variables in both screens from the tinydb.

[opowoj]

Tim, thank you very much. I will try it soon...

[Taifun]

see also tip 1 here

General Tips and Tricks for App Inventor

This list was made by @Taifun Use different screens wisely Before starting to create another screen, first you should think about is it really necessary? See also Building apps with many screens and SteveJG's post about advantages/disadvantages, because in only one screen you also can use vertical arrangements to simulate different screens, just set the arrangements to visible = true/false as needed... If you decided to use different screens, then you should switch them correctly, else you …

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[opowoj]

Hi Taifun,
thanks a lot for your reply. You and Tim pushed me forward a good deal in my MITAppInventor-Knowhow

Best regards/opowoj