Jagged Array of 2d arrays error

Question

I try to write an int-Array, but

why I can't write:

int[][,] JaggedInt = new int[5][5,5];

and how can I write a similar Jagged int as above.

If you know ahead of time that all of your arrays will have 5 elements, then perhaps you don't need a jagged array? new int[5,5,5]? — JDB
– JDB, Commented Feb 17, 2014 at 15:13

D Stanley · Accepted Answer · 2014-02-17 15:26:56Z

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For a jagged array you need to initialize each array separately:

int[][,] JaggedInt = new int[5][,];
for(int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
    JaggedInt[i] = new int[5,5];

if it were a 3-dimensional array instead of a jagged array you could do:

int[,,] JaggedInt = new int[5,5,5];

answered Feb 17, 2014 at 15:09

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Soner Gönül · Accepted Answer · 2014-02-17 15:17:28Z

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Before you can use a jagged array, its elements must be initialized.

[5][5,5] means your jagged array has 5 array which all they are two-dimensional and their dimensions are 5 and 5.

answered Feb 17, 2014 at 15:17

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