iOS Question Class Initialize2?

[qsrtech]

I noticed a lot of objects have an Initialize2 and even 3 or 4, but I can't seem to make this work within my classes. I tried calling the main Initialize, kinda like inheritance but it doesn't seem to work. I realize we can add parameters to the original Initialize but there is still no optional parameters feature.

How does one go about doing this properly?

Thanks.

 

[klaus]

You should explain what exactly you want to do !
Without knowing this it's impossible to give you a concrete advice.

 

[qsrtech]

I have to apologize. At first I was getting "Null" errors when trying to implement an Initialize2 method but everything seems to be working now. I don't know if it has something to do with forcing a complete recompile. Nevertheless it is working good so far.

EDIT!
Well unfortunately I have to take the apology back. I try to "Build release app" and compiler complains about a missing "," see attached [but runs fine in debug] Tried project clean. Funny thing is if I add a dummy parameter i.e. Initialize(Name,TargetModule,"") it complies fine but when app is run on device it crashes.

 

[klaus]

Sorry, this is beyond my knowledge.
I tested it in a small project and I get the same error.

 

[Erel]

You must first call the Initialize method. This is true in B4i, B4A and B4J.

 

[qsrtech]

So there's not much point in having an initialize2? Still doesn't explain why it compiles/works in debug mode but not release.

 

[Erel]

So there's not much point in having an initialize2?

Not really. Only the Initialize method is a "special" method. It will also fail in debug mode in some cases (depending on the state of the installed app compared to the current code).

 

[qsrtech]

Well i don't think it's fair (or consistent) that libraries can have them but we can't.