Use name values instead of strings when possible

MAXScript FAQ > How To Make It Faster > Use name values instead of strings when possible

Each use of a string literal requires creating a new string value.

PROBLEM CASE:

fn test = append "A" "B" test() --returns "AB" test() --returns "ABB"

TEST CASE:

fn test6 v = ()

FOR 100,000 ITERATIONS:

test6 "A" -- 125 msec. test6 #a  -- 16 msec.

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