[Bioperl-l] $seq->id() is read only

[hilmar.lapp@pharma.Novartis.com]

I think it is a bug. I've fixed something similar at another place. I'd
suggest to make both id() and display_id() get/set, and reflect this in the
documentation.

Regarding PrimarySeq->id() I'm not so familiar with the original ideas
behind the object model and the different id-methods (maybe id() is more
databank-tailored?).  Ewan?

     Hilmar





Kris Boulez <krbou@pgsgent.be>@bioperl.org on 12.10.2000 08:29:10

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I wanted to change the ID on a seq object and found out that this
is non-trivial if you only follow your instinct and read the manuals

$seq->id($new_id)  is a no-op. It discards it's arguments and calls
$self->display_id()

$seq->display_id($new_id) does what one expects but is not documented
(only the read case is documented).

$primaryseq->id      doesn't exist
$primaryseq->display_id  is what is called in the end

Is there any reason for this or can I

- change the documentation
- make $seq->id() to not drop his args
- add $primaryseq->id()


Kris,
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