Should I use global variables (C# code)

[MrSeanKon]

gizmo here is the source code and a similar discussion about this issue.
You remember we had one here (but in an another thread here).
Your ideas?

[Gizmo]

Well, in the code you've posted there, I don't see any global variables. While you can change some of the variables to use an array or collection ( message[1].text instead of message1.text ) that's merely a code optimization.

In a sense, class variables can be considered globals, but only within the class in which they are defined. Because the scope of access is limited (they can only be accessed within the class, or by using a scope resolution operator such as :: in C++ or . in C#) they aren't the same thing as a true global variable, which has visibility to ALL functions and methods contained in the application (i.e. there is NO way to limit the scope in which the variable may be manipulated).

Does that help any?

[MrSeanKon]

gizmo (you know I came from FORTRAN) therefore any external variable in a class I called it global but actually it is not.
To summarize you suggest (as the OCUK members) to use external variables cos the Translation routine must store somewhere its values?
These values are used by the other functions.

[Gizmo]

Ah, ok, now I think I see the source of your question.

For what you are doing, the way you've written the code is PROBABLY ok.

As a matter of style, if it were me, I'd probably alter the code and make the translation function part of its own class, and make those 'global' variables you are using properties of that class with an accessor function for the purpose of reading the variables. Unfortunately, this would entail a significant rewrite of the code.

[MrSeanKon]

OK gizmo thank you again.
Probably I will define an array (external variable) which stores the texts for messages.