Re: Reclaiming Memory

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"Tony Proctor" <tony_proctor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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'Empty' is a special state of a Variant item (just as 'Null' is), whereas
'Nothing' is a special state of an Object item. Hence, they're not really
synonymous. However, the VB compiler would probably try and twist one into
the other in order to help you

Tony Proctor


Correct, they are not synonymous. However, any objects or arrays that were
previously assigned to the Variant are automatically released, which I think
is what the OP wanted confirmed.

Brian.


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