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Type casting

Question: I’ve read the following example about type casting: int i; float f; f=float(i);Can you explain what happens to variables f and i on line 3, and could you give

How does one overload operator->*()?

Question: How does one overload operator->*()? Answer: Here is an example:struct bar { void doSomething();}struct foo { bar *operator ->* () { return bar_; }}void Foo (){ void (bar::*barFn)() =

I/O stream and opening to a file

Question: I have a completed program coded as a bubble sort. I must now read and write to a file. I am using fstream.h and coding an input for the

Exception specifications

Question: I recently learned that the C++ draft standard requires that an implementation not perform any static checking on a function’s exception specification (aside from inherited virtual functions and function

Gaining control after form is minimized

Question: I have a Delphi app that displays a bitmap, and I control drawing on the canvas object as one might on a paper roadmap. This works fine. When I

Template functions in classes

Question: Can I overload the >> operator in a class for all integral types using a template? If so, how? Answer: The short answer is no.The long answer?Templates are mechanisms

Meaning of const as prefix and suffix of function

Question: What is the purpose of placing a const at the beginning and end of a function declaration with a de-reference to the function? Are there memory leak implications?For example:

Truncating and converting floats

Question: I am trying to truncate and then convert a float to a string. Something like atoi().Is this possible? Any suggestions? Answer: float f = 1.234;int i = f;strstream s;s

C++: truncating and converting floats

Question: I am trying to truncate and then convert a float to a string. Something like atoi().Is this possible? Any suggestions? Answer: float f = 1.234;int i = f;strstream s;s

Stacking frames

Question: Can you tell me how to stack frames? I am currently using three frames and need to add a fourth. My layout looks like this:TopLeft | ContentI need to

Loading text before images

Question: How can my browser load text before images? Answer: If you define the dimensions of all of the images that you are calling (i.e.) your browser will display thetext

Getting rid of the frame focus black border

Question: Is there a (JavaScript? HTML?) way to get rid of the black rule (focus border) surrounding a frame after it has been clicked?I am in the process of designing

List boxes: Default values

Question: In a pop-up list, how do you get the value associated with the default value to appear in the listbox before clicking on the field? For example, I have

Remote Access to NetWare

Question: How can I access my Novell NetWare file server via FTP? Answer: FTP Services is included with Novell’s IntranetWare 4.11 network operating system. Running an FTP server allows wide-ranging

NetWare Directory Maps

Question: What are directory maps and how can I use them? Answer: Directory maps are an exciting new feature with IntranetWare 4.11 that allow users to map server directories effortlessly,

How can I send email from Oracle?

Question: How can I send email from Oracle? Answer: A recurring question on Oracle developer listsis how to send email from “within” Oracle. One might want a certain event in

How can I write to OS files from Oracle?

Question: How can I write to OS files from Oracle? Answer: Oracle version 7.3 supports directreading and writing of operating system files from within Oracle.In particular, the utl_file package enables

Using views to improve performance

Question: We are building a Web-based interface for an existing database. We’reusing a SQL interpreter that runs the queries, then sends them to theserver without the need for a client

Date format

Question: My application (RIS) converts a date in an integer to store it in a Database. Integer = x seconds after 1.1.1970 (for ex., 709444800). I want to make a

Datawindow bands problem

Question: Occasionally I have found that after creating an executable, the bands in some of my datawindows have been repositioned to the top of that particular datawindow, causing a blank

Sending email from within OPO applications

Question: Is there a way to send email from within anOracle Power Objects application? Answer: There is not a native function to do this within OPO.However, you can use any

Can Crystal Reports output to MS Word?

Question: The Crystal Reports help file contains “Pro-only Topics.” Can I use these Pro features with the Crystal Reports engine I recieved with OPO? If so, where can I find

Power Objects 2.02 — Can’t edit a view

Question: I am using Power Objects 2.02. In the sample mldata session I cannot change any views that already exist; I come up in a view mode only. This is