Thread: primary expression error when calling operation

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    primary expression error when calling operation

    Hi again

    Whenever I try and call the function of my food class I get the error

    expected primary-expression before ')' token

    heres the operation being called

    Code:
    food::draw_food(Canvas)
    ;

    i've checked for differences between the declaration, implementation and call and they're all the same

    Code:
    void draw_food(Canvas &canvas)
    Code:
    void food::draw_food(Canvas &canvas)
    any ideas?

    Thanks

    ES

    P.S this should be one of the last threads I start today, thank you all for your patience and help

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    Canvas appears to be a type (class?) and not an instance of said type which is what would be needed when actually calling a function.
    "Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods."
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    your right, it should be 'canvas' rather than 'Canvas'. thanks

    the only problem is, it now can't find canvas :-S

    going to have to figure out how to pass canvas along the functions to reach draw_food

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