Depends on where you want the emphasis to be. Personally, I prefer the

CType* Pointer

It reads more clearly that the variable Pointer is of "pointer type." It does mean though that it is difficult to declare multiple variables on a single line, but frankly, I think it is better style to only declare a single variable per line. The typedef mentioned in a previous post is very neat. I've used this a few times, it's even better at showing the "pointer type." If you can, prefer this.

https://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=17034[^] Looks like it's been released again, but as of this writing, I can't find release notes.

I've recently installed the SP1 for vc9, but run into a few of these issues... http://blogs.msdn.com/vcblog/archive/2008/12/17/vc9-sp1-hotfix-for-the-vector-function-ft-crash.aspx[^] Does anyone know when the hotfix will be "released" again? If ever? I found the issues listed in the header files and fixed them, but I'd rather have a fix from MS.

John R. Shaw wrote:

I automatically use what ever style is currently used

Dexterity... :laugh: Frankly though, as long as tabbing is consistent (preferably spaces though), either style should provide a relatively clear indication of where the blocks are.

As long as there are braces, there will be debate, some fierce... :) Having been a fan of the later since varsity, I have recently seen the light and converted to being a fan of the former. On the suggestion of a good friend, I experimented with it in a recent project and have seen the error of my ways. I find the former to more clearly show 'blocks' of code, and thus to be far more readable and maintainable. Having just said that, it did take me a week or two to get used to it though. I work on several projects, using both styles. My only real comment is that consistency is more important and that always seems to be the common point people make. Long live OTBS... :)