problem with templates

[kalki70]

Hi,

I'm working with templates, but I have a syntax problem I don't know
how to fix.

I built a small example, so maybe you can tell me how to write
correctly this code.

I have 2 files : template.H and template.C

Template.H :

#ifndef _TEMPLATE_H_739832983298
#define _TEMPLATE_H_739832983298

template <class T>
class MyTemplate
{
class OtherClass
{
int foo;
};
T value;

public:
OtherClass changeValue(OtherClass newValue);
};

#endif

Template.C :

#include <template.H>

template <class T>
MyTemplate< T >::OtherClass MyTemplate< T >::changeValue(MyTemplate< T

>::OtherClass newValue)

{
return newValue;
}

Here is my problem, I don't know how to make the definition of method
changeValue().
If it returns and receives a simple parameter, like int, I have no
problem, but the return type and parameter type is another class
defined inside MyTemplate.

Working in Solaris, compiling with CC I get the following warning.
"/home/usuarios/lrojas/engine2.5/src/template.C", line 4: Warning
(Anachronism): Type names qualified by template parameters require
"typename".
"/home/usuarios/lrojas/engine2.5/src/template.C", line 4: Warning
(Anachronism): Type names qualified by template parameters require
"typename".

In Linux/g++ it doesn't even compile, it generates an error instead of
a warning.

template.C:4: error: expected constructor, destructor, or type
conversion before "MyTemplate"

What is the right syntax to define methods for MyTemplate, when I need
to use a parameter type defined inside MyTemplate, like "OtherClass" ?

I've been reading some tutorials on templates in internet, but couldn't
find this situation.

Thanks for any advice!

Luis

[Victor Bazarov]

kalki70 wrote:

I'm working with templates, but I have a syntax problem I don't know
how to fix.

I built a small example, so maybe you can tell me how to write
correctly this code.

I have 2 files : template.H and template.C

Template.H :

#ifndef _TEMPLATE_H_739832983298

Any names that start with an underscore and a capital letter are
reserved by the implementation. IOW, do _not_ use them, you are
not allowed to. Why do you think you need the leading underscore
here?

#define _TEMPLATE_H_739832983298

template <class T>
class MyTemplate
{
class OtherClass
{
int foo;
};
T value;

public:
OtherClass changeValue(OtherClass newValue);
};

#endif

Template.C :

#include <template.H>

template <class T>
MyTemplate< T >::OtherClass MyTemplate< T >::changeValue(MyTemplate< T

>::OtherClass newValue)

Try not to post wrapped text that starts with ">" or a similar character
used in quoting.

{
return newValue;
}

Here is my problem, I don't know how to make the definition of method
changeValue().

You almost did it right. What you need is to place 'typename' in two
places in the "head" of that function:

template<class T>
typename MyTemplate<T>::Otherclass // <- there
MyTemplate<T>::changeValue(
typename MyTemplate<T>::OtherClass newValue) // <- there
{
return newValue;
}

If it returns and receives a simple parameter, like int, I have no
problem, but the return type and parameter type is another class
defined inside MyTemplate.

Working in Solaris, compiling with CC I get the following warning.
"/home/usuarios/lrojas/engine2.5/src/template.C", line 4: Warning
(Anachronism): Type names qualified by template parameters require
"typename".
"/home/usuarios/lrojas/engine2.5/src/template.C", line 4: Warning
(Anachronism): Type names qualified by template parameters require
"typename".

In Linux/g++ it doesn't even compile, it generates an error instead of
a warning.

template.C:4: error: expected constructor, destructor, or type
conversion before "MyTemplate"

What is the right syntax to define methods for MyTemplate, when I need
to use a parameter type defined inside MyTemplate, like "OtherClass" ?

You need 'typename' there.

I've been reading some tutorials on templates in internet, but
couldn't find this situation.

Read the FAQ.

V
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[kalki70]

THANKS!!!

Victor Bazarov wrote:

kalki70 wrote:

I'm working with templates, but I have a syntax problem I don't know
how to fix.

I built a small example, so maybe you can tell me how to write
correctly this code.

I have 2 files : template.H and template.C

Template.H :

#ifndef _TEMPLATE_H_739832983298

Any names that start with an underscore and a capital letter are
reserved by the implementation. IOW, do _not_ use them, you are
not allowed to. Why do you think you need the leading underscore
here?

#define _TEMPLATE_H_739832983298

template <class T>
class MyTemplate
{
class OtherClass
{
int foo;
};
T value;

public:
OtherClass changeValue(OtherClass newValue);
};

#endif

Template.C :

#include <template.H>

template <class T>
MyTemplate< T >::OtherClass MyTemplate< T >::changeValue(MyTemplate< T

>::OtherClass newValue)

Try not to post wrapped text that starts with ">" or a similar character
used in quoting.

{
return newValue;
}

Here is my problem, I don't know how to make the definition of method
changeValue().

You almost did it right. What you need is to place 'typename' in two
places in the "head" of that function:

template<class T>
typename MyTemplate<T>::Otherclass // <- there
MyTemplate<T>::changeValue(
typename MyTemplate<T>::OtherClass newValue) // <- there
{
return newValue;
}

If it returns and receives a simple parameter, like int, I have no
problem, but the return type and parameter type is another class
defined inside MyTemplate.

Working in Solaris, compiling with CC I get the following warning.
"/home/usuarios/lrojas/engine2.5/src/template.C", line 4: Warning
(Anachronism): Type names qualified by template parameters require
"typename".
"/home/usuarios/lrojas/engine2.5/src/template.C", line 4: Warning
(Anachronism): Type names qualified by template parameters require
"typename".

In Linux/g++ it doesn't even compile, it generates an error instead of
a warning.

template.C:4: error: expected constructor, destructor, or type
conversion before "MyTemplate"

What is the right syntax to define methods for MyTemplate, when I need
to use a parameter type defined inside MyTemplate, like "OtherClass" ?

You need 'typename' there.

I've been reading some tutorials on templates in internet, but
couldn't find this situation.

Read the FAQ.

V
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I do not respond to top-posted replies, please don't ask