Reference object instance created using “with” in Delphi

Question

is there a way to reference an object instance that is created using the \"with\" statement?

Example:

with TAnObject.Create do
begin
  DoSomething(in         


        

Answer 1

This is not possible now, but we can make it a reality by persuading the compiler creators:

  With TForm1.Create (Nil) Do  // New TForm1 instance
    Try
      LogForm (");  // That same instance as parameter to an outer method (solution)
      "ShowModal;  // Instance.ShowModal
    Finally
      "Free;  // Instance.Free
    End;

My proposal is:

1. No more than one object/record per With header.
2. Nested Withs not allowed.
3. Usage of " to indicate the object/record (double quotes are similar to the ditto mark: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ditto_mark).