can I dynamically convert a base class object into a derived class object?
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e.g:
class DerivedClass:BaseClass
{
void functionInDerivedClassOnly();
}
BaseClass pBaseClass = new BaseClass();
//can the following line be excuted correctly?
(DerivedClass*)pBaseClass->functionInDerivedClassOnly();
delete pBaseClass;Thank you very much!!! ------------------- I am learning C++ and English
ewighell wrote:
BaseClass pBaseClass = new BaseClass();
replace with
BaseClass pBaseClass = new DerivedClass();
that's what polymorphism was designed for !
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In general no. In the code above the compiler will go ahead and treat
pBaseClassas aDerivedClassbut unless it really is one you're asking for trouble. SteveScore: 1.8 (2 votes).
How are the scores calculated? Obviously not an average as 3.6 (2x1.8) can't be obtained by adding 2 scores. Steve
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your answer is similar with my guess. but is there any way to implement the dynamical conversion from the base class object to a derived one. if not ,I would have to delete the base class object and recreate a derived one with the
newoperator. in this case I can't see the benefit of the inheritance, can I? Thank you very much!!! ------------------- I am learning C++ and EnglishMaybe we can help you if you describe clearly what you need to do
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e.g:
class DerivedClass:BaseClass
{
void functionInDerivedClassOnly();
}
BaseClass pBaseClass = new BaseClass();
//can the following line be excuted correctly?
(DerivedClass*)pBaseClass->functionInDerivedClassOnly();
delete pBaseClass;Thank you very much!!! ------------------- I am learning C++ and English
just by casting the baseclass pointer to derived class pointer does not make the object that was created i.e. baseclass into a dereived class. Its just like calling Donkey a dog does not make donkey to bark ;). so you can do this.
BaseClass* pBaseClass = new DerivedClass(); ((DerivedClass*)pBaseClass)->functionInDerivedClassOnly();or usereinterpret_cast
-Prakash
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just by casting the baseclass pointer to derived class pointer does not make the object that was created i.e. baseclass into a dereived class. Its just like calling Donkey a dog does not make donkey to bark ;). so you can do this.
BaseClass* pBaseClass = new DerivedClass(); ((DerivedClass*)pBaseClass)->functionInDerivedClassOnly();or usereinterpret_cast
-Prakash
hey, you posted the same thing as i did 1 hour later :sigh: where were you ? :|
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Score: 1.8 (2 votes).
How are the scores calculated? Obviously not an average as 3.6 (2x1.8) can't be obtained by adding 2 scores. Steve
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hey, you posted the same thing as i did 1 hour later :sigh: where were you ? :|
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[toxcct][VisualCalc 2.20][VCalc 3.0 soon...]He reinterpreted it.;P
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He reinterpreted it.;P
Jesus Loves:rose:
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Owner drawn wrote:
He reinterpreted it
without quoting or refering to me ?! ;P not that sure...
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just by casting the baseclass pointer to derived class pointer does not make the object that was created i.e. baseclass into a dereived class. Its just like calling Donkey a dog does not make donkey to bark ;). so you can do this.
BaseClass* pBaseClass = new DerivedClass(); ((DerivedClass*)pBaseClass)->functionInDerivedClassOnly();or usereinterpret_cast
-Prakash
In the example above you should use
static_cast<DerivedClass*>(pBaseClass). It's safer (but still not 100% safe) as it will only compile if it's possible forBaseClasss to exist which are alsoDerivedClasss (there is an inheritance relationship between them). Steve -
hey, you posted the same thing as i did 1 hour later :sigh: where were you ? :|
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[toxcct][VisualCalc 2.20][VCalc 3.0 soon...]toxcct wrote:
hey, you posted the same thing as i did 1 hour later
I did not read the other solutions ;)
-Prakash
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In the example above you should use
static_cast<DerivedClass*>(pBaseClass). It's safer (but still not 100% safe) as it will only compile if it's possible forBaseClasss to exist which are alsoDerivedClasss (there is an inheritance relationship between them). SteveStephen Hewitt wrote:
In the example above you should use static_cast(pBaseClass)
yes, correct. Thanks.
-Prakash
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hey, you posted the same thing as i did 1 hour later :sigh: where were you ? :|
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Score: 1.8 (2 votes).
How are the scores calculated? Obviously not an average as 3.6 (2x1.8) can't be obtained by adding 2 scores. Steve
the scores are ponderated with the level of the members... - a bronze member votes for 1 voice - a silver member votes for 2 voices - a gold member votes for 4 voices - a platinum member votes for 8 voices
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toxcct wrote:
where were you ?
Me, Sleeping :)
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[toxcct][VisualCalc 2.20][VCalc 3.0 soon...]Ahhh Steve