How to deep clone a CTExpression?

[krlu]

I'm noticing that when I do a transformation on a CTElement (specifically an expression) it does not create a new element but rather mutates the original .

I would like to copy the original element and output a transformed version (i.e. using replace, add, or delete) without modifying the original element.

Any suggestions much appreciated!

[tdurieux]

Use the clone method that is available on all CtElement

[krlu]

Ah yes, I forgot to mention I tried that but then my code doesn't build.

Error:(60, 35) method clone in class Object cannot be accessed in spoon.reflect.code.CtExpression[Any]
Access to protected method clone not permitted because
prefix type spoon.reflect.code.CtExpression[Any] does not conform to
object ProgramTransformer in package codeanalysis where the access take place
constantFieldAssignments.head.clone()

[tdurieux]

Are you in Scala?

[krlu]

Yes I am using Scala 2.12

[monperrus]

And what about Factory#clone?

[monperrus]

Closing this issue, don't hesitate to reopen!