Compaq C++ User Documentation

Compaq C++

Class Library Reference Manual

Order Number: AA-PM9XD-TE

June 2000

This document describes a library of C++ classes.

Revision/Update Information: This is a revised manual.

Software Version: C++ Version 5.3 or later

C++ Class Library Version 4.0

Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas

First Printing, September 1992
Third Revision, June 2000

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Contents

Index

Preface

This manual describes the library of classes supplied with C++ Version 5.6 for Compaq Tru64 UNIX systems. It contains detailed information on members of these classes (including member functions) and information on other associated functions, variables, and macros.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for experienced programmers who have a basic understanding of the C++ language, and who are using C++ with the Compaq Tru64 UNIX operating system in either a single or multiple platform environment. Some familiarity with the operating system is assumed.

Document Structure

This manual consists of an introductory chapter and 10 chapters describing each of the packages of predefined classes supplied with the C++ compiler.

C++ Documents

The following documents are provided in the C++ documentation set:

Stroustrup, The C++ Programming Language, 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley, 1997	Provides an exhaustive introduction to the C++ programming language, and includes the text but not the annotation of The Annotated C++ Reference Manual.
Using C++ for Compaq Tru64 UNIX Systems	Describes the specifics of DIGITAL's C++ implementation.
Compaq C++ Installation Guide for Tru64 UNIX	Describes how to install C++ on your system.
C++ Command Reference Pages	Provides references for C++ commands and libraries.
Musser and Saini, STL Tutorial and Reference Guide, Addison-Wesley, 1995	Describes how to use the Standard Templates Library (STL).

Related Documents

The following documents are not included in the C++ documentation set; refer to them for additional information about the C++ programming language, C, or Compaq Tru64 UNIX programming.

The Annotated C++ Reference Manual	Contains the definitive language description of C++. The core text is the same as in the "r" section of The C++ Programming Language, 2nd Edition, but with additional annotation and commentary.
Compaq Tru64 UNIX Guide to Languages and Programming	Describes the programming environment, languages, and tools for Compaq Tru64 UNIX systems.
C User's Guide for Compaq Tru64 UNIX Systems	Provides information on using the C preprocessor, the C compiler, and the `ld` linker to compile and run C programs on a Compaq Tru64 UNIX system.
Compaq Tru64 UNIX Programmer's Guide	Describes the programming environment for Compaq Tru64 UNIX.
C Language Reference Manual	Provides a complete technical description of the C language, as specified by the ANSI X3J11 committee. This manual also fully describes all extensions to this standard implemented in C.
Ladebug Debugger Manual	Describes how to use DIGITAL's Ladebug debugger.
C Run-Time Library Reference Manual for OpenVMS Systems	This manual describes C run-time library routines that are supported for C++.
Compaq C++ Installation Guide for OpenVMS VAX	This guide supplies information needed to ensure that the C++ Class Library installs correctly on OpenVMS systems and is accessible to the C++ compiler.

Conventions

Table 1 lists the conventions used in this manual.

**Table 1 Conventions Used in this Manual**
Conventions	Meaning
`class complex {` . . . `};`	A vertical ellipsis indicates that some intervening program code or output is not shown. Only the more pertinent material is shown in the example.
,...	A horizontal ellipsis in a syntax description indicates that you can enter additional parameters, options, or values. A comma preceding the ellipsis indicates that successive items must be separated by commas.
The `complex` class... The `get()` function...	Monospaced type denotes the names of C++ language elements, and also the names of classes, members, and nonmembers. Monospaced type is also used in text to reference code elements displayed in examples.
italic	Italic type denotes the names of variables that appear as parameters or in arguments to functions.
boldface	Boldface type in text indicates the first instance of terms defined in text.

Product Support

Customers with support contracts should seek support for problems through local customer support centers.

Customers who do not have support contracts are encouraged to mail problem reports to compaq_cxx.bugs@compaq.com . Although these reports will certainly be used as a source of input for fixing problems for new releases, we cannot give the reports individual attention. We can take remedial action only on a best-effort basis.

If you have questions, suggestions, or comments, please send mail to compaq_cxx@compaq.com .

When reporting problems to Compaq, please provide the following information:

Name and version of compiler (from a listing file or by specify the -V command-line option).
Name and version of operating system
Smallest possible complete source and commands needed to reproduce the problem.
An example of the incorrect results and the desired results

Contents

Index

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