How to run method with parameters in objective-c? [closed] - objective-c

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How do I create a method in objective-c where I can run the method with different parameters each time. For example I want to be able to do something like this:
int thisMethod (int thisInt; NSString *thisString) {
int anotherInt = thisInt+2;
self.thisLabel.stringValue = thisString;
return 0;
}
So in this code, I want to run thisMethod with two parameters that can be used in the method.
i.e:
thisMethod(10; #"String");
Do I need to use a structure like this:
- (int) thisMethod:(id)sender{
//code here
}
If so, how do I use the parameters?

Answer 1

- (int)thisMethodWithInt:(int)thisInt andString:(NSString *)thisString {
int anotherInt = thisInt+2;
self.thisLabel.stringValue = thisString;
return 0;
}
Calling the Method then would look like this:
[self thisMethodWithInt:3 andString:#"My Super String"];
What you are describing is a c function and not a objective-c one..

Answer 2

You would have to pass the label object too, because self has no meaning in a C function. In Objective-C it's a hidden parameter that is passed to every method, but in a C function you have to pass it yourself (and use commas, instead of semicolons):
int thisMethod (int thisInt, NSString *thisString, id object) {
int anotherInt = thisInt+2;
object.thisLabel.stringValue = thisString;
return 0;
}
You probably have to explicitly set the type though, instead of using id, or the compiler will complain.
Again, use commas to separate arguments:
thisMethod(10, #"String", self);