[A89] Re: Pointers and Matricies


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[A89] Re: Pointers and Matricies



Isn't matrix1 already a (constant) pointer itself?  If so, don't use the 
address-of operator when assigning a pointer to the matrix pointer.

I'm only going by what I'm currently reviewing of C++ syntax...

- JayEll

In a message dated 2/22/01 1:49:54 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
CalenWakefield@aol.com writes:


> If I have a matrix such as thus:
> 
> char matrix1[5][5]=
> {{0,0,0,0,0}{0,0,0,0,0}{0,0,0,0,0}{0,0,0,0,0}{0,0,0,0,0}};
> 
> and I also have a pointer, thus:
> 
> char * pmatrix1 = &matrix1;
> 
> How would I go about referencing a single element in the matrix using ONLY 
> the pointer?
> I tried doing this:
> 
> pmatrix[1][1]=1;
> 
> But that doesn't work.  Can someone help me out?  Much appreciation!
>