Re: [boost] [shared_ptr] auto_ptr interfaces

From: Yuval Ronen (ronen_yuval_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-12-15 03:21:58

Peter Dimov wrote:
> Yuval Ronen wrote:
> 
> 
>>I just thought that if we combine this with the conclusion of the
>>discussion about temporary auto_ptrs being passed to shared_ptr
>>constructors (with the '.release()'), then the result is that I can't
>>assign a temporary auto_ptr to a shred_ptr.
>>
>>If I had a reset(auto_ptr<Y> &), then I could call it with .release(),
>>but since all I have is operator=(auto_ptr<Y> &), I can't use
>>.release(), as I don't have operator=(Y*).
>>
>>No temporary auto_ptrs for me... :-(
> 
> 
> You can use px.reset( function().release() ), as there is a reset( Y* ).

You're obviously right.
Do I feel like an idiot now...