>>Hi,
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>>I need a method of a object to return some strings (actually two). I can declare the variables as Private before calling the method and set the values of the variables inside the method.
>>Or I can declare the variables Local and pass them by reference (with @). Therefore, when passing by reference the variable value can be set within the method and afterward get the value.
>>What is better practice?
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>Return an object based on empty with properties storing return values. This way you can return as many strings or not strings as you want
The object method has to return .T. or .F. (important to indicate to the calling procedure that no error was encountered). So, to go with the returning an object would mean to add another property Success or not. I realize that it will work. But I am reluctant to complicate a fairly simple routine. This is why passing by reference or private is a simple approach. But I will think about what you suggest.
Thank you and Tore for the suggestions.
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