def _set_stanza_values(self, values): """ Set multiple stanza interface values using a dictionary. Stanza plugin values may be set usind nested dictionaries. If the interface 'query' is given, then it will be set last to avoid duplication of the <query /> element. Overrides ElementBase._set_stanza_values. Arguments: values -- A dictionary mapping stanza interface with values. Plugin interfaces may accept a nested dictionary that will be used recursively. """ query = values.get('query', '') if query: del values['query'] StanzaBase._set_stanza_values(self, values) self['query'] = query else: StanzaBase._set_stanza_values(self, values) return self