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

Other Resources

IDL Attributes

Interface Attributes

Attributes Samples