Compiler Warning (level 2) C4302

'conversion' : truncation from 'type 1' to 'type 2'

Remarks

The compiler detected a conversion from a larger type to a smaller type. Information may be lost.

This warning is off by default. See Compiler Warnings That Are Off by Default for more information.

Example

The following example generates C4302:

// C4302.cpp
// compile with: /W2
#pragma warning(default : 4302)
int main() {
   int i;
   char c = (char) &i;     // C4302
   short s = (short) &i;   // C4302
}