Thread: Constructor inheritence

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    mov.w #$1337,D0 Jeremy G's Avatar
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    Constructor inheritence

    My c++ is a bit rusty in the case of class related matters.

    I'm wondering how / if constructors are inherited in derived classes. Take for example this class:
    Code:
    class Agent() {
         Agent();
         Agent(vector Location);
         ~Agent();
    
        // other non important functions
    };
    
    class Worker : public Agent {
    
         // class functions
    
    };
    Now can the base class constructor be used as the constructor for the derived class? IE
    Worker *object = new Worker(position);

    Can any one offer the specifics of this application? Is it legal, better way to do it, etc etc.

    Thanks.
    c++->visualc++->directx->opengl->c++;
    (it should be realized my posts are all in a light hearted manner. And should not be taken offense to.)

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    pronounced 'fib' FillYourBrain's Avatar
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    Worker in fact has a default constructor but the Agent constructor is called first. Yes, it is inherited.
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    mov.w #$1337,D0 Jeremy G's Avatar
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    What about the case of me wanting to use the overloaded function? Agent(sVector location) for the worker class?
    c++->visualc++->directx->opengl->c++;
    (it should be realized my posts are all in a light hearted manner. And should not be taken offense to.)

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