Re: [boost] [UUID] uuid.hpp Objective C++ conflict.

Subject: Re: [boost] [UUID] uuid.hpp Objective C++ conflict.
From: Chris Weed (chrisweed_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-08-17 18:44:37

You can use #define to redefine nil.
I've used it for this very problem.
Chris

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:02 PM, M M<mostafa_working_away_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm interested in using the uuid library for iphone development.   Unfortunately, I can't use it "out of the box" because the function nil in uuid.hpp collides with the Objective C keyword of the same name and, hence, I get a compiler error.  If I change the name to mynil, then it compiles ok.
>
> 1) Given this conflict, will you still proceed with the same function name?  (As an fyi, all other boost libraries I've incorporated into the iphone fortunately don't have this problem.)
>
> 2) If so, do you have any suggestions on how I can handle this issue besides manually changing the function name from nil to something else?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mostafa
>
>
>
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