memory and arrays

If I am creating a large array such as:

Code:

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struct example
{
    string word1, word2, word3, word4;
    int num1, num2, num3;
};

example example1[100];

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would I be better off leaving this as is or should I allocate memory from the heap for it and returning it when I am done such as:

Code:

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example* example1 = new example[100];
//........
delete example1;

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I think I have the syntax right?

R W Marsh

yes, since you normally have less stack space available than heap space. when using dynamic arrays remember that you must use 'delete [] example1' to ensure the destructor is called for each object in the array.

I would use a vector instead. This puts the memory on the heap, but manages the memory for you and calls the destructors automatically.