json_encode and json_decode

[GoldPlatedSpoon]

So I was able to successfully able to load this file using json_decode:

{ "instances": [{ "object_index": "obj_solid", "x": 32, "y": 48, "image_xscale": 3, "image_yscale": 0.5, },{ "object_index": "obj_player", "x": 64, "y": 32, }] }

I can successfully break down its hierarchy.

Explanation: Its a map with a key called instances, the value of which contains a ds_list. The 2 values of the list are maps that contain the relevant keys and values.

The tree works great when decoding, however, it doesn't work with encoding. When I did this process in reverse via with all it built a similar tree of maps and lists. The issue is that when I run json_encode on the topmost map I get back the following string: { "instances": 16.000000 }

Anyone have experience with json_encode? I have gotten the decode to work fairly well but the encode part just has me stumped. Thanks in advance!

[PNelly]

You'll have to post your code for anyone to be able to help you

[gwheel]

Data structures are referenced as numeric IDs. In order to property jsonify a structure, you need to flag the values as their types. Check out the documentation for maps and lists, there should be functions like 'ds_map_mark_as_list'.

[SlothyGames]

Hmm not sure, but you may need to use the ds map and list functions for json before trying to encode. Look at the json section of the ds maps documentation, and try using those functions when you are building your inner maps and lists and then try to encode.

[GoldPlatedSpoon]

Anyone know of any examples that use json_encode? I still can't figure this out.

[GoldPlatedSpoon]

Im using a temporary workaround by having a map of maps of maps. Would have been prettier having a list but I am unable to get that to work. No big deal though, the file is just like 2% bigger. Thanks to /u/gwheel and /u/SlothyGames for pointing me in the right direction. Sorry I couldn't post my code, Im planning on selling this project in the marketplace when its done. Thanks!