Modifying the value of a float-like object

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:03:58 -0700, Eric.Le.Bigot wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> Is there a way to easily build an object that behaves exactly like a
> float, but whose value can be changed?

Yes, have a look at the source code for UserString.MutableString for some 
ideas.


> The goal is to maintain a list
> [x, y,…] of these float-like objects, and to modify their value on the
> fly (with something like x.value = 3.14) so that any expression like "x
> +y" uses the new value.

Why is that the goal? If you want to change the value of x, just change 
the value of x.





-- 
Steven