Check if there is memory allocated

Hi

I wondered if it's possible to check if a pointer have gotten memory allocated. I'm currently using this method, but it feels a bit ugly and I feel that there got to be a better way to do it:

Code:

void md5Model::allocMeshes(int numMeshes)
{
	meshes =(md5Mesh*)malloc(sizeof(md5Mesh)*(numMeshes+1));
	isAlloc = true;
}
void md5Model::clear()
{
	if (isAlloc)
		free(meshes);
}

Do you know if there is any easier and/or better way to do this? I like malloc better than new, I don't know why though. Is it maybe better to use new, or doesn't it matter?

Thanks in advance

Daniel

Originally Posted by The Wazaa

I like malloc better than new, I don't know why though. Is it maybe better to use new, or doesn't it matter?

Use new. new calls a constructor malloc doesn't.
Kurt

The way i do when i have to be sure that memory is allocated is to always set the pointer to NULL when it has been freed and in all constructors that doesnt allocate memory.

Okay, I see. Thanks for your replies


Daniel