Re: calling method of super class of super class

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From: Tor Iver Wilhelmsen
Date: Tue, 01 May 2001 09:13

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Carsten.Friedrich@gmx.de (Carsten Friedrich) writes:

> is it possible to call a method of the super class of the super
> class?

No. Basically, a class knows its super class, but not that class'
superclass. If you end up needing to call a method two levels down you
need to reconsider your design.

> Is there a good solution?

Expose the underlying base implementation as a separate final method.

-- 
  Tor Iver Wilhelmsen                              <toriw@chello.no>
We are Oemgee of Boochrg. Your design, as you have known it, is over. Your
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