C++ Can I pass a pointer to an object within its own function?

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For example,

I have a class foo with some member functions..

within some function say..

void foo::someFunction()
{

int pointer = ??????


}

How do I pass a pointer pointing to the object foo?

Can I do that? Or do I have to do it externally?

Jonathan Seng · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-18 23:25:32Z

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foo* pointer = this;

Note that the pointer type should be foo* not int.

answered Sep 18, 2012 at 23:25

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Greg Hewgill · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-18 23:25:36Z

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The special pointer named this is available within (non-static) member functions for this purpose. However, it is not assignment compatible to int, but rather has type foo *.

answered Sep 18, 2012 at 23:25

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