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Dynamic Variable Names

I'm quite new to javascript (writing my first app actually). My hope is to dynamically generate a map using google maps based on data read from a file. I need the ability to add/remove overlays etc... That's just a bit of overview.

Specifically what I need to do is create variable names dynamically. I have a function as decrlared below
function func1(id, x, y)

I want the body of the function to be able to do something like
var object<id> = new GLatLng(x,y);

I currently have window["object" + id] = new GLatLng(x,y);

However, I can't figure out how to reference window["object" + id] again. I need to reference this variable in the same function and in other functions as well.

I have considered using a global array (probably will for now) but I'm not sure that this is efficient since the ids may be sparse and very large. As I said I know next to nothing about javascript so any ideas are welcome.

DireOrbAnt

Create the variable like this:
eval('object'+id+' = new GLatLng(x,y)');

Then simply reference it like this:
object1, object2, object3...

devic

no need eval, just call object1, object2

but if you want use it global do not put "var" inside of the function, beacause it will be local variable.

wwfarch

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The problem with referencing it as object1, object2, etc... is that I have no idea what the id will be at any time during the program so i can't hardcode any names like that. I think the eval approach would work but can I also use eval to reference the variable later (assuming it's global)?

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