somBuildClass

This function automates the process of building a new SOM class object.

Syntax

somBuildClass(inheritVars, sciPtr, majorVersion, minorVersion)

Parameters

inheritVars (unsigned long): A bit mask that determines inheritance from parent classes. A mask containing all ones is an appropriate default.
sciPtr (somStaticClassInfoPtr): A pointer to a structure holding static class information.
majorVersion (long): The major version number for the class.
minorVersion (long): The minor version number for the class.

Return Code

rc (SOMClass): A pointer to a class object.

Remarks

This function accepts declarative information defining a new class that is be built, and performs the activities required to build and register a correctly functioning class object. The C and C++ implementation bindings use this function to create class objects.

Example Code

See any .ih or .xih implementation binding file for details on construction of the required data structures.