[Newbies] Re: invoking a *class* method from a workspace

[Klaus D. Witzel]

Hi mstram,

on Sat, 26 May 2007 14:50:34 +0200, you wrote:

> What's the trick / catch ... if there is one for invoking a class method  
> from
> a workspace?
>
> I created a Class "MikeTest".
>
> - Added an instance method :   "imethod"
>
> MikeTest >> imethod
>         ^ 'I am an instance method'
>
> - Added a Class method
>
> MikeTest class>>cmethod
>        ^ 'I am a class method'
>
> ----
> Then in a workspace :
>
> t := MikeTest new.
> t imethod  (alt-p)  -->>  'I am an instance method'   (As expected)
>
> t cmethod (alt-p)   gives 'MessageNotUnderstood'
>
> http://mstram.freepgs.com/img/message_not_understood_when_evaluating_class_method.jpg
>
> The debug trace has 'UndefinedObject>>Doit' ... which seems strange to me
> ... does that mean
> the workspace doesn't understand how to send a class method ???

The line with UndefinedObject>>DoIt is how the compiler invokes the  
expression when you do (alt-p). When you select that line, you can see  
your expression decompiled. So, no problem.

The other question was answered by Edgar.

/Klaus

> Puzzled (again).
>
> Mike