From: "Steve P." <stevepauly@...>
Date: 2010-07-27T13:36:09+09:00
Subject: Beginner help needed: use a class def to create new instance

I am attempting to put as much code inside classes as possible, to
economize the code in the main body. However, how do I create a new
class instance using only a method defined in a class?

For instance, in the following code, I want to create a new Class
Character instance named newchar by fleshing out the code in the #'d
area. Is it possible?

Otherwise, what is best practice?

PS: I realize I can instantiate newchar=Character.new(da da da) from the
body of the code but that would require the prompting code be there
also. that would defeat my purpose. I hope I have given this enough
thought before posting! :-)

Best Regards
Steve.

#!/usr/bin/ruby -w

class Character
  attr_reader :chname, :chnick, :chquote
  def initialize(chname,chnick)
    @chname=chname
    @chnick=chnick
    @chquote=String.new
  end
  def addquote(quote)
    @chquote=quote if quote.length > 10
  end
  def promptedinput
    print "Char name:    ";chname=gets.chomp
    print "Char Nick:    ";chnick=gets.chomp
    print "Char Quote:          ";chquote=gets.chomp
    # Need help here!
                # What code goes here to add Character class instance?
    # class instance name should be newchar
  end
end

puts newchar.inspect #referencing added instance.

__END__
-- 
Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.