CodeGen: Prevent Finalizer in C#I

[eAndy]

Generating code in C#.

I always get a destructor/finalizer when generating C# code.

Drives me nuts. Has always worked this way.

Typically I have to mod the code template to exclude it.

This time I want an answer if any one has one.

In the code template I see this

%if genOptGenDestructor == "T" and classHasDestructor != "T" and classHasFinalizer != "T"%

I believe the getOptGenDestructor is the setting in the Tools-Options-ObjectLifetime

Where are the classHasDestructor and classHasFinalizer.

I'm guessing they're on the class but I'm certainly missing something.

[Eve]

classHasDestructor and classHasFinalizer return "T" if the current class has a method matching the pattern expected for a destructor or finalizer respectively.  You can't modify their results without adding a destructor or finalizer to your class.

If you've turned off the option to generate a destructor in Tools | Options | Object Lifetime, then a destructor won't be generated.  You'll also want to turn off Tools | Options | C# | Generate Finalizer.  There is also Generate Dispose on the same page.

[eAndy]

have you tried this in C#?

I've turned off the option to generate a destructor in Tools | Options | Object Lifetime, and turned off Tools | Options | C# | Generate Finalizer and turned off the Generate Dispose on the same page.

Generate code.... Whoop! there it is! A dirty no good down low nasty old destructor/finalizer.

Any other ideas?

[Eve]

have you tried this in C#?

Not immediately before replying to your question, but I have done it MANY times.

Any other ideas?

I suspect that the option is set on the class itself.  To check what options are set, open the Code Generation dialog (Select single class, press Ctrl+G) and press the advanced button.

To clear the options for all of your classes so that they use the model options have a look at http://www.sparxsystems.com.au/EAUserGuide/index.html?resetoptions.htm.

[eAndy]

That was it.

There's an advanced button on the Code Generation window.

If you go into "code lifetimes" its a duplicate of the Tools - Options - code lifetimes but they're disconnected and not saving the data in the same place.

I'd say dumb only b/c I haven't found a good use for it yet and its been very frustrating finding it.

I'm certain there will be a day when I'm singing its praises and calling the designers genius.

Thanks

[sargasso]

genius.

 Eeevil geneii  

hth
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bruce