I was trying to solve the problem in Unity, not GameMaker. I did not switch tools. I asked on this forum while simultaneously asking on the Unity forum so I could get a grasp of the concept because I knew it would be similar. I did not feel the need to describe that because it was irrelevant. I wanted to learn a concept, not see code. Provoking people only puts them down and that is just rude. Why hinder someone when you can simply ignore them? I have done nothing but be nice even when attacked. I said it was time to migrate but I did not say why. You just assumed it was because I could not solve it in GameMaker when in reality I was trying to solve it in Unity. My reason, if you must know, is that I am learning c# in Unity now anyway and it is more flexible. I love GameMaker but I want to expand and learn more.
Also, I am using gms 1.4 with the Android export module but I can no longer buy the IOS module. Support told me mobile game support for studio will not last much longer and is limited when I asked if I could buy the iOS module still. I did not think I had to elaborate on all of that. I will still use GameMaker and frequent the forums but it will no longer be my primary focus.
About addressing a list based on a string, I assume you mean getting the list index not by using a variable name but a string instead.
This is where you are mistaken(as were others). I wanted the list, when declared, to be named the string the user inputs. I am not trying to get an index of a list within a list. I am trying to name the list with a string when declared and then add it to another list.
I have not yet tried this in GameMaker since robproctor83 posted his very helpful post that was not negative in any way. I will eventually do that. Maybe I am missing the point of your explanations, but they seem to be a work around method. This may be faster but not what I was asking for. I am a beginner still, and there is no need to be negative towards someone who is trying to learn. Especially when they are determined to continuously try even if they keep failing.
I am appreciative of all help. It is invaluable to me, but I do not like being insulted or provoked for simply asking questions. Why have a help forum if everyone gets mad about someone honestly trying to learn just because they do not catch on quickly enough according to whoever's standards.
Yes, I did use a dictionary to help solve the problem GMWolf you are all correct about that.
I really wish everyone would relax. There was no need for this to turn so ugly.