python 3 - instantiating class from user input

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:04:44 -0700, Brad Bailey wrote:

> I dont understand why this is such a big deal. Nor do i understand why
> google can't find a reasonable answer. If one can't figure out from the
> title what I'm trying to do, then a look at code should firmly plant the
> intent. The general idea of the code is, in my opinion, very basic.
> 
> I notice, that when you are coding a class instance, it's in the format
> of: newInstance = someClass()
> 
> OK, so we are calling someClass as if it's a function. Is there a way to
> do something to the effect of:
>  someClass(newInstance)

I don't know. What effect do you expect? 

Please don't assume that just because you've spent hours searching for an 
answer, we know what the question is.





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Steven