Highest element from multiple arrays

[J.Mamakos]

I have four 1D arrays (each about 80 elements long) stored in slightly different places in a 'super-cluster' (the most relevant levels can be seen in the picture below). I need to find the value of the highest element in these arrays. I've come up with a couple of methods but it's getting late in the day and they all seem depressingly convoluted. What's the best/fastest way to do this? In a comparable example, I will also need to find the lowest element of four different arrays.

[ben64 · Accepted solution]

Use the Array Max &Min function

Ben64

[J.Mamakos]

I did consider that, but then convinced myself that creating a higher-level array just to find my answer was going a bit over the top! Or does it not really matter in this case?

[crossrulz]

I'd say, in this case, the simpler the better.  Just use Build Array and use the Array Max & Min.  The other solution I would consider would be to use the Array Max & Min on each of the arrays, and then build an array of the maxes and use the Array Max & Min again.   But this sounds convoluted and probably a lot slower than just building a big array.

[ben64]

Since it's 4 arrays of 80 elements it won't cause any memory issue. If you had 4 huge arrays then it would be preferable to find each array max and then compare them.

Ben64

[J.Mamakos]

Okay, thank you. You can probably tell I didn't have a relaxing weekend! (so tired)