Thread: const char VS global char

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    const char VS global char

    I apologize if this appears twice. The first time I tried to post my computer froze and I had to reboot. I didn't see it posted anywhere so I am trying to post it again.



    I have the following code:
    Code:
    //******************************************
    //CONSTANT
    const char ERROR1 []= "You have an invalid selection";
    
    //******************************************
    //CLASS DECLARATION
    
    class ArrayException : public exception
    {
      public:
        char * what();
        ArrayException(char[]);
    
      private:
        char *message;
    
    };
    //*****************************************
    //CONSTRUCTOR
    ArrayException::ArrayException(char errorMessage [])
    {
    
        message = errorMessage; 
    
    }
    In my main I am calling

    ArrayException(ERROR1)


    My compiler is giving me the following error;


    error C2440: 'initializing' : cannot convert from 'char [44]' to 'const char *[]


    If I change my constant variable to a global variable everything works just fine. I would like to use the constant variable if possible.

    Any sugestions?

    Thanks,

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    Registered User Dante Shamest's Avatar
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    Make message const?

    EDIT:
    I think the ArrayException constructor should accept a const char * too.

    EDIT++:
    Forget what I've said. I'm confused.
    Last edited by Dante Shamest; 09-04-2003 at 11:17 AM.

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    Registered User Dohojar's Avatar
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    Code:
    ArrayException::ArrayException(char errorMessage [])
    should be

    Code:
    ArrayException::ArrayException(const char *errorMessage)
    You are trying to pass a constant variable to a function can change your constant. The compiler wont let it happen.
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