[General lang] how to call a parent

[John Fabiani]

I'm just starting to use python and playing with the tools and the language. 
After building a few small windows (via BOA) I realized that I did not know
how to create a class that allowed reuse in a general way.  I was testing
how classes are used.  I was able create properties, call the __init__ of
the parent class .etc  But then I realized I did not have a way to call a
parent of control - such as a container.  Also I was not aware of "super". 
I'm guessing that will help.  Still learning!!!!!!!!!!!!
John

Aahz wrote:

> In article <F%0Ha.261$WW3.30765151 at newssvr21.news.prodigy.com>,
> John Fabiani  <jfabiani at yolo.com> wrote:
>>
>>I'm a newbie to the Python world but not programming.  In the Visual
>>Foxpro world we have the concept of ?parent?.  I normally use it to
>>set properties of a custom control as in ?parent.background.color =
>>blue?.  The parent in this case is a container.  In the VFP world we
>>have ?thisform, this, and parent? and all class methods are run unless
>>overwritten by the child class.  Anyway, I'd know how to call the
>>parent of an object.  BTW if I'm all wrong with this idea would someone
>>explain why!
> 
> It's not that you're all wrong as that what you're describing is a
> special form of object protocol that primarily applies in GUI design.
> You can certainly perform this kind of operation in Python, but unless
> you're using a framework, it's not automatic.  Before I (or other
> people) give you specific advice about the best way to implement this,
> it'd be good if you gave us more information about what you're trying to
> accomplish.

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John Fabiani