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    char array

    I'm having problem with a char array.. here's my code.. nice and simple (I took out the unnecessary stuff), but this only gives a popup saying "a".. I've tried various other things, and keys[0] never works.. what's up with that?

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    // Test.cpp : Defines the entry point for the console application.
    //
    
    #include "stdafx.h"
    #include <windows.h>
    #include <math.h>
    
    class hack
    {
    	public:
    		hack(char* hotkeys)
    		{
    			strcpy_s(keys,sizeof(keys),hotkeys);
    			char* test = "a\0";
    			test[0] = keys[0];
    			MessageBox(0,test,"keys",MB_OK);
    		};
    		~hack()
    		{
    			
    		}
    
    		char  keys[6];
    };
    
    // create an array of hacks... what they affect
    hack hacks[] =
    	{
    		hack("HP"	),
    		hack("MH"	),
    		hack("MP"	),
    		hack("M"	),
    		hack("A"	),
    		hack("D"	),
    		hack("P"	),
    		hack("R"	),
    		hack("S"	),
    		hack("J"	),
    		hack("RC"	),
    		hack("YC"	),
    		hack("HR"	),
    		hack("MR"	)
    	};
    int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
    {
    	return 0;
    }

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    test does not point to writable memory, so test[0] = keys[0] is doomed to failure.

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    yeah I got it.. just make test an array and it works fine

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    Yes!
    And this is typically why we recommend that string literals should be const (ie assigned to a const char* pointer):
    http://cpwiki.sourceforge.net/Common...kes_and_errors

    Oh and your "keys" array should probably be private.
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    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
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    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.

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    I use keys in outter code (it's not shown here, but I do)

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    Then I would say your class is pretty poor encapsulation (in other words, its function is pretty shallow: it does not act much like an object, like a car, so to speak).
    Either tune it a little to make it like an object or add getter/setters. Getter/setters are great since they will protect your code if your class contents change.
    Quote Originally Posted by Adak View Post
    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.

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    I don't care all too much about encapsulation.. I've never encountered very many reasons to use it.. if I run into problems, I will

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    Then you are a bad C++ programmer and setting yourself up for a load of problems.
    Just pointing out. If you continue down that path, you will get yourself burned, one day.
    Quote Originally Posted by Adak View Post
    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Elysia View Post
    Then you are a bad C++ programmer and setting yourself up for a load of problems.
    Just pointing out. If you continue down that path, you will get yourself burned, one day.
    I agree with you unless this individual is just a hobbyist. In which case *shrug* he can just do as (s)he pleases. Though, I don't see what the big problem with encapsulation seems to be. It is kind of the whole point of having private and protected members in the first place.

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    Quote Originally Posted by master5001 View Post
    I agree with you unless this individual is just a hobbyist. In which case *shrug* he can just do as (s)he pleases. Though, I don't see what the big problem with encapsulation seems to be. It is kind of the whole point of having private and protected members in the first place.
    Then why use classes to begin with? Encapsulation is kind of the point of the class functionality.

    edit: If I would learn to read, then I would see you just said almost the same thing.

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    Naturally, and this is what I am just pointing it out.
    And it is really no fun to have to fix a lot of code that breaks because you made a public variable private or made changes to how it is handled. That is why we tend to use encapsulation in the first place.
    Quote Originally Posted by Adak View Post
    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.

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    The power of Re-usability is awe inspiring. Ok, pointless post #1 of the day.

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    It made me laugh And do not worry about the not reading my post in its entirety. I call it my illiterate blond manuver. It has served me well these many years.

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