[RESOLVED] Initialization check

[TheBigB]

Hi,

So I have this static class with a couple of static functions.
This class, though, needs to be initialized first by loading some data.
Figured I could use a static boolean called init and throw an exception in each function if init is not true.
This would require me to do a check in every function.

It's doable, but is there a more efficient way to do this?

Thanks

[jmcilhinney]

Is there a genuine reason that this class is static? It sounds like it would make sense to require the user to create an instance by passing this required data to the constructor.

[TheBigB]

It's a settings container and initially that's the way I designed it (not static).
But as it's built only to load one set of settings and it's easier to access statically, I figured, why not?

[jmcilhinney]

I figured, why not?

I guess this thread is the answer to that question.

[TheBigB]

I guess I'm gonna be stubborn and do some copying and pasting.
I'd rather code using Settings.Function than Program.Settings.Function.
God, I'm lazy

Was just wondering if there was an easier way.
Thanks