Thread: Cast a struct pointer to an array pointer

Hi there,
I have a quick question regarding c language. I cant figure out why the code would not compile. Heres the example:

Code:

typedef struct
{
	// logging
	uint8_t			logPlace;
	logLevel_t		logLevel;


	// RS485
	scanType_t		scanType;
	uint8_t			nrOfScans;
} flashConfig_t;

uint8_t buffer[sizeof(flashConfig_t]
flashConfig_t tempConfig;

// this compiles:
tempConfig = (flashConfig_t*)buffer;

// this does not compile (error: assignment to expression with array type):
buffer = (uint8_t*)tempConfig;

I dont understand why, its the same thing isnt it? I would apreciate all help!