Is it ok to save objects outside of the functions?

[Maris]

For example:

local bd;
local function fnEveryTenMinutes()
	if not bd then
		bd = getPlayer():getBodyDamage();
	end
	.....
end
Events.EveryTenMinutes.Add(fnEveryTenMinutes);

I think it should reduce overhead on api calls.

[Leond]

Storing data outside of the function is fine. However, you will not have the most up to date information so make sure you don't use it for something that needs to have the most up to date information.

 

Also, the code example you wrote there will only every get the body damage once. The reason for this is the `if not bd then`. This will only set it on the first pass then ignore setting the value for any other call of that function. This is assuming you don't have another section in the function that sets the value of bd.

 

Edited January 23, 2019 by Leond