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in java, class types do not allow casting.
to convert one to other, there must be special methods (except inheritance)
does c++ allow class type casting? (except inheritance)
Sep 5 '07 #1
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in java, class types do not allow casting.
to convert one to other, there must be special methods (except inheritance)
does c++ allow class type casting? (except inheritance)
Yes C++ does.
You have to use operator oveloading.

kind regards,
Dmjpro.
Sep 5 '07 #2
weaknessforcats
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does c++ allow class type casting? (except inheritance)
It does. But only to support calling relic C functions and perhaps file I/O. If you have to do this for other reasons your C++ design is probably screwed up.

Remember, after any cast the type safety of your program has been compromised.
Sep 5 '07 #3

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