_q_exports = ['Foo'] class Foo: _q_exports = [] def _q_index(self, request): return 'hello' _q_index = classmethod(_q_index) I suppose that _q_index could create an instance of Foo if you need one for handling the request. This would not be my first choice for a pattern, but if you really want to traverse into classes, I think this will work. On Friday, October 3, 2003, at 11:24 AM, Merrell, Brian L. wrote: > > David could you elaborate on using a classmethod for _q_index. If it > has > already been posted I would be happy to search the mail archives.