Allocating/deallocating native containers INSIDE job's Execute?

I have an algorithm that needs to allocate and deallocate a native container within the Execute function, though this is currently not possible. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

void Execute(int i) {
NativeArray<int> exampleContainer = new NativeArray(1, Allocator.Temp);
//do something interesting with container
exampleContainer.Dispose();
}

 

You can't so not sure what we can help you with. (Though they said months ago they would like to allow temp allocations.)

Why can't you allocate it before you enter the job?

 

Good suggestion. I tried it earlier but unfortunately it doesn't allow a NativeArray of NativeQueues(the container I'm using). (I have to use one temporary container per entity).

 

Why does the container have to be unique to entity?

If you have N entities make a

new NativeArray(N*length, Allocator.TempJob);

And use a NativeSlice to break it up per entity in the job.

 

This would be elegant but I have to use nativequeues of undetermined length for each entity.

 

Oh missed the native queue part, my bad. Thought it said or

 

Thinking about it. I'd probably just use a dynamic buffer per entity. Annoying to keep it attached when it's not really needed, but i think it'd be the best solution if you can't refactor your logic.

 

Thanks a lot Joachim. I am a big fan of unity and I'm really happy with the crazy innovative tech.