Visual C++ Enumerations in Class Designer
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Class Designer supports C++ enum and scoped enum class types. Following is an example:
enum CardSuit {
Diamonds = 1,
Hearts = 2,
Clubs = 3,
Spades = 4
};
// or...
enum class CardSuit {
Diamonds = 1,
Hearts = 2,
Clubs = 3,
Spades = 4
};
A C++ enumeration shape in a class diagram looks and works like a structure shape, except that the label reads Enum or Enum class, it is pink instead of blue, and it has a colored border on the left and top margins. Both enumeration shapes and structure shapes have square corners.
For more information about using the enum type, see Enumerations.