From: dave.burt@... Date: 2005-10-28T12:17:05+09:00 Subject: Re: "Reflecting" on my self.n00b > It seems that if I use attr_accessor, I can't use > instance_variables(). Is that the case? No, it's not - attr_accessor defines methods. > ... how could I peruse > the instance variables to find the ones I need? I added the method "each_attribute" in my previous post - look at that, and how it's used. You can also get a list by using something like: MyService.instance_methods - Object.instance_methods > Sorry for replying to my own thread so much :O) You should keep replying until your question is answered. Cheers, Dave