[tim]

Hello c26354

Quote:

Originally Posted by c26354

Code:

for (parameter : value)
    value = inputFromFile;

This example of a "for each" loop won't work properly. Consider this:

Code:

Vector<Dog> dogs = new Vector<Dog>();
populate(dogs);
for (Dog dog : dogs){
    dog = new Dog("Pete's clone");
}

The variable dog, carries a reference to an element of the vector dogs. So, if you assign a new dog to it, the original object or dog will remain unchanged. I always use "for each" loops when dealing with "read only" situations. With Java, what you are doing here can be dangerous.

Just a warning though. About your problem. The simplest way to do this is the make your objects implement the Serializable interface. Then you can use object streams to share the information, i.e. parameters and behavior. With good usage of Object Orientated concepts, you can make this a very dynamic system. This means that you do not have to use XML and extra API to store the information.

Good luck c26354 and ask if you would like to know more about object serialization.