pointer_default

Specifies the default pointer attribute for all pointers, except top-level pointers that appear in parameter lists.

[ pointer_default(
   value
) ]

Parameters

  • value
    A value that describes the pointer type: ptr, ref, or unique.

Remarks

The pointer_default C++ attribute has the same functionality as the pointer_default MIDL attribute.

Example

See the example for defaultvalue for a sample use of pointer_default.

Requirements

Attribute Context

Applies to

interface

Repeatable

No

Required attributes

None

Invalid attributes

None

For more information about the attribute contexts, see Attribute Contexts.

See Also

Concepts

Visual C++ Samples

Other Resources

IDL Attributes

Interface Attributes