dynamic_cast
static_cast
const_cast

For C++. The advantage is that the result values are defined and casts are
easily to read in the code. "Brute Force" casting APointer* pAObject =
(APointer*) (pBObject) still works, but is not type safe; above are (as much
as it can get). Avoid const_cast as much as possible.

Best check your compiler manual for behaviour

Arthur


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Matthias Rumplmaier wrote:

> What are the ANSI/ISO possibilities to cast?
> How do they work?
> Can you give me an example?
>

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Don't forget reinterpret_cast.

Regards,

Mike Benzinger

On 2 Jun 1998 14:14:59 GMT, Arthur Rabatin <research@rabatin.com>
wrote:
>
>dynamic_cast
>static_cast
>const_cast
>
>For C++. The advantage is that the result values are defined and casts are
>easily to read in the code. "Brute Force" casting APointer* pAObject =
>(APointer*) (pBObject) still works, but is not type safe; above are (as much
>as it can get). Avoid const_cast as much as possible.
>
>Best check your compiler manual for behaviour
>
>Matthias Rumplmaier wrote:
>
>> What are the ANSI/ISO possibilities to cast?
>> How do they work?
>> Can you give me an example?
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