From: jenjhiz <jenjhiz@...>
Date: 2005-02-07T14:15:10+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby Interactive Shell

Thanks for the lead. However, I can't find an .irbrc file anywhere in
my machine (Windows XP). Where is it located?

Thanks,
gk


Charles Mills wrote:
> Jenjhiz wrote:
> > Hello,
> > I'm looking for a Ruby interactive shell where I can paste snippet
of
> > codes (rather than typing them in). eval.rb doesn't do it (or I
> haven't
> > found a way to make it do it).
> > Thanks!
> > gk
>
> There is an answer to your question at the bottom of this page:
> http://rubygarden.org/ruby?Irb/TipsAndTricks
>
> <snip>
> If you add this to your .irbrc file:
>  IRB.conf[:PROMPT][:XMP][:RETURN] = "\# => %s\n"
>
> and start with irb --prompt xmp you'll have a great session for
copying
> and pasting code.
> </snip>
> 
> -Charlie