pointer_default

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

Syntax

[ 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	Value
Applies to	interface
Repeatable	No
Required attributes	None
Invalid attributes	None

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

See also

IDL Attributes
Interface Attributes