Storing objects in an array in javascript is storing the function

Question

I have a custom object called pipe

function pipe()
{
    this.x = 800;
    this.width = 50;
    this.y = 450;
}

When I try storing pipes in an array its not storing the object, but the function.

function loop()
{
    var flappy = new player();
    for(var i = 0; i < 3; ++i)
    {
        var p = new pipe();
        p.x = (1 + i) * 266;
        pipes.push(pipe);
    }
    interval = window.setInterval(function() { updateLogic(flappy) } , 20);
}

If I try accessing a property of a pipe in pipes it says undefined.

var pipe = pipes[0];
console.log(pipe.x);

pipe will return function expression(body). Have you defined var pipes = [] anywhere ? — Rayon
– Rayon, Commented Mar 2, 2016 at 5:13

GregL · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-02 05:14:07Z

2

You put pipes.push(pipe) instead of pipes.push(p).

answered Mar 2, 2016 at 5:14

GregL

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TemporaryFix Over a year ago

This would be the culprit. Thank you

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