[boost] Re: Re: Re: Is there any way to get typeid() to return the derived class name?

From: Chris Just (cpjust_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-03-01 20:39:35

Jody Hagins wrote:
>> I'm using MS Visual C++ 6.0.  This is what I'm doing:
>> When I look at the type_info object's name(), it always returns
>> "CBase", even if it's actually a CDerived object.
>
>
> You have ommitted the most important pieces in your code sample...
>
>
> Compile and run the above on your compiler.  If it fails, you have a
> problem with your compiler.  Otherwise, you probably have a problem with
> your code.  Note that you only get the most derived type, if the class
> is polymorphic (i.e., has at least one virtual function).

Thanks, that fixed it.  I could have sworn I tried that before, but I guess not...  :)

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