Is it possible to initialize an object in a class function, not in constructor

Asked Sep 07 '16 at 19:05

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Hey i am looking to see if there is a way for me to initialize a member object in a class function. Meaning i would like not to use the member initializer list.

I don't want:Foo::Foo(): bar(), barBar(){}

but want: Foo::setup(){bar(); barBar() }

Hope you can help me out here.

asked Sep 07 '16 at 19:05

Neobonde

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What is the reason for this? Do you need some code to run to determine what the members should be set to? – NathanOliver Sep 07 '16 at 19:06
The class function could be implemented to construct and return a new object, like a factory. – cenouro Sep 07 '16 at 19:07
I need to load some files before i can create my objects because the require the files as parameters. – Neobonde Sep 07 '16 at 19:13
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Then use a factory or create a method initialize for your object and call this method once you have loaded your files to initialize your object. – Gabrielle de Grimouard Sep 07 '16 at 19:16
Can you guide me in the direction of where i can learn more about factories. I have not worked with that yet. – Neobonde Sep 07 '16 at 19:20
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`C++ factory method pattern` via google-fu will bring back *hundreds* of topics on the subject. – WhozCraig Sep 07 '16 at 19:21

Is it possible to initialize an object in a class function, not in constructor

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