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[VUE] How to access a variable from another instance

Hi, I'm sorry if this might be a stupid question but I didn't find any answer on the web. Maybe because I am not using the correct keywords idk.
Anyway, I'm using VueJS to create an application that keeps track of your blood alcohol level.
I am using 3 vue instances and I have to access an array from a v-for witch is located in another vue instance.

Here is my code: https://jsfiddle.net/nsk0g1ou/

I've put my vue instance in a variable and tried to recall that but it's not working.

Should I use mixins?
I hope I've been clear.

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Martin Himmel

If you're using multiple Vue instances, you can reference the instance data by instanceName.data.dataYouWant. Here's a quick example: jsfiddle.net/9uon0dwx/

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IMRC21

This works but I think I'll use the method adviced by fencina because I guess it's the best way.

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IMRC21

This is mind blowing, thank you so much.
I Will try.

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George Hanson

Is there a reason you are using three different instances? Ideally, you should only be using one instance of Vue and then everything else is components.

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IMRC21

Thank you for your answer.
I am using more instances because Onsen UI (CSS framework) doesn't let me use one single vue instance.
Don't know why but if I use only one instance it does not show me anything.

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Elad Cohen

Very strange.. can you show that in jsFiddle?
You should also check this repo (bit old): github.com/frandiox/onsenui-vue-ro...

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IMRC21

jsfiddle.net/ejm59tpo/1/

This is my code, on JsFiddle works the framework but not vue but I guess that's normal.
Also, my project is based on Cordova, I don't know if this could be related.

Thanks for that repo, however I'd like to keep the project simple.

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fencina

Hi there!

You should try using a state pattern (check vuejs doc vuejs.org/v2/guide/state-managemen...)

Basically, you create a data object and allow your instances to "share" it.
Therefore, you can access and mutate this object from those instances, and it behaves in a reactive way.

If your application grow up, you should evaluate using vuex (vuex.vuejs.org/), which helps you with some issues you may find when working with state management, such as painful debugging.

Hope this helps you!