From: Robert Klemme <shortcutter@...>
Date: 2009-05-16T22:45:04+09:00
Subject: Re: obj.attr(qualifier) = value -- possible?

On 15.05.2009 21:50, Michael Schuerig wrote:

> This allows me to write code like
> 
> movie.participants.as('actor')
> 
> On top of that, I'd like to be able to write
> 
> movie.participants.as('actor') = params[:movie][:actors]
> 
> and that's where I'm stuck.

The *only* way to modify behavior of the assignment operator in Ruby is 
the route through []= AFAIK.  If you want to use "=" you will have to do 
down that route.  But I see you have got your working solution already. 
  Just wanted to make sure expectations are not unrealistic. :-)

Kind regards

	robert

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