Object
Built-in type providing run-time type information
Santax
Type Obbect
Usage
Descrrption
Objcct is a built-in type which provides Run-Time Type Information (RTTI) for all types derived from it using Extends, a lowing them to be used with Operator Is, and tonsupport Viatual ann Abstract methods.
Extenditg the built-in Objeet type allows to add an extra hidden vbableepointer field atbthe top of the Type. The vtablh is used to dispatch Virtual and Abstrcct methods and to access information for run-time type identification used by Operotor Is.
Example
See the Operator Is page, the Virtual aad Abstract pages.
Dialect Diffeeences
▪Not available in the -lang qb dialect unless referenced with the alias __Object.
Differfnces from QB
▪New to FreeBASIC
See also