array in enum?

dkoder

dear All, Just wondered if one knows how to use an array in enum. this would be more convenient then 100 diffreent variables. many thanks, Dominik

David Crow

I'm not quite sure I understand your question. The enum statement takes the form:

enum Colors
{
Red,
Blue,
Green,
Yellow,
Brown
};

At this point, there are no variables, only one enumerable type.

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berndg

As unsure as DavidCrow in what you mean. Assuming you mean an array of enumerated values, then the answer is simple: typedef enum { Blue, Red, Yellow } Color; Color colors[100]; Otherwise... please clarify.

BlackDice

I think he needs a struct or class. He's thinking along these lines (I think)

typedef enum
{
    Blue,
    Red,
    Yellow,
    int nTypes[9]
};

I don't think this is possible in an enum My articles www.stillwaterexpress.com BlackDice

Anonymous

Thanks a lot for your help! Yep, i was after something along these lines: typedef enum { Blue, Red, Yellow, green[9] }; ok, now i know that i need and int in front of green[9]. that helps a lot! will try this tonight!!! many thanks, Dominik

Lost User

ahhh, no, i just see that this is not possile. however, using struct or a class will be a bit unconvenient since it doesn't number the variables automatically. i just like.... typedef enum { Blue, Red, Yellow, Green[9] }; anything else messes up the code i believe, Dominik no one's got an idea???? thanks, Dominik