# Get value from work method

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/get-value-from-work-method/251089>\
**Category:** GNU Radio\
**Created:** [November 19, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/get-value-from-work-method/251089 "2018-11-19T12:47:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 19, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/get-value-from-work-method/251089/1 "2018-11-19T12:47:50Z")

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Hello

How can I get a value calculated in def work(self, input\_items, output\_items) and use it in a getter method?  
Until now, I defined a self.value but it does not change.  
I attached a capture containing my code.

 ![Capture](https://www.ruby-forum.com/uploads/default/original/1X/df4f9b8ea0d44d133658663819ccbc95c39f7e5a.png)

Thank you