I don't know the best way to remove old listeners, but I have tested this and it seems to work.
sen = sensors.getSensor('LNT-Jython')
# See if the listener has been created.
try:
??? appListener
except NameError:
??? appListener = None
if appListener:
??? # remove listener from objects
??? sen.removePropertyChangeListener(appListener)
appListener = SomeListenerClass()
print 'Listener = {}'.format(appListener)
# add new listener to objects
sen.addPropertyChangeListener(appListener)
Jython variables that are not within a class are global for the duration of the JMRI session.
The first run will create the listener. ?Subsequent runs will remove the old listener and add a new one.
Dave Sand
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Subject: [jmriusers] How to edit script, re-exec without restarting? #scripting
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:06 AM
I'm working on a script to facilitate virtual block handling (time before unoccupied, etc) by considering time entered and exited and block length. Since every car being pulled draws power I can estimate how long it will be in a virtual block (assuming same speed).
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The script is loaded at startup and adds property change listeners.
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Since I'm learning JMRI I have to make incremental changes and every time I have to restart since the old listener is still active.
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Maybe I could save my chained listener objects in a memory and check if it's there if I re-execute the script but wanted to check with experts first.
Is there any advice for avoiding a restart?
