Hi djolley. You can also use class variables or global variables:
test.rb:
$b='global value' class MyTest @@a='class value' def class_val @@a end def global_val $b end end
test = MyTest.new puts test.class_val puts test.global_val
$ ruby test.rb class value global value
These variables will not be reset when a new instance is created. Haven't tested @@class_val in a view but it should work.
Regards, Morgan
djolley wrote:
Doug Jolley wrote:
because that will set the instance variable in the wrong object. you could use controller.instance_variable_set but that's just disgusting.
Well now, hold on there a minute, Fred.
I kind of like it. In fact, it's exactly what I asked for. I don't find it all that disgusting. Anyway, I now know how to do it both ways and I can decide which way I like the better. Thanks to all for the input in this topic.
... doug
If you want to be a good Rails citizen, I'd recommend following Fred's advice. He have you a clean and conventional solution and I guarantee you he knows what he's talking about. I'd have given you the same advice if the original posting was stated slightly more clearly.