Re: how to read status of current_output

[mario.blunk.gplus@gmail.com]

On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:24:37 PM UTC+2, G. B. wrote:
> <mario.blunk.gplus@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > I have a program that frequently changes the current_output (with
> > statement set_output (blabla)). During the course of the program I want
> > to read the status, means the current value of current_output. I tried this code:
> > 
> > handle_1, handle_2 : ada.text_io.file_type;
> > 
> > if ada.text_io.file_type (current_output) = handle_1 then ...
> 
> Can you wrap Set_Output in a subprogram that stores the state?

I was thinking about this approach, but it would introduce another variable that keeps track of the current output. The solution with name (current_output) seems the easiest and most elegant. Thanks anyway !