This function will load a CSV format file and convert it into a DS grid, returning the unique ID value for the grid created.
load_csv(filename)
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| filename | The name of the file to open (as a string) |
DS Grid Index (real)
file_grid = load_csv("spreadsheet.csv");
var ww = ds_grid_width(file_grid);
var hh = ds_grid_height(file_grid);
var xx = 32;
var yy = 32;
for (var i = 0; i < ww; i++;)
{
for (var j = 0; j < hh; j++;)
{
draw_text(xx, yy,
string(file_grid[# i, j]));
yy += 32;
}
yy = 32;
xx += 32;
}
The above code will open the given CSV file and store the returned DS grid in the variable "file_grid". This grid is then parsed in a couple of for lops and the contents drawn to the screen.