Compaq C++

Using Compaq C++ for Tru64 UNIX and Linux Alpha

Order Number: AA-PX2BL-TE

April 2002

This manual contains information about developing Compaq C++ programs on Compaq Tru64 UNIX and Linux Alpha systems.

Revision/Update Information: This is a revised manual, replacing AA-PX2BK-TE

Software Version: Compaq C++ Version 6.5 for Tru64 UNIX
Compaq C++ Version 6.5 for Linux Alpha

Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Houston, Texas

First Printing, March 1993
Tenth Revision, April 2002

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Portions of the ANSI C++ Standard Library have been implemented using source licensed from and copyrighted by Rogue Wave Software, Inc.

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Contents Index

Preface

This manual contains information for developing and debugging Compaq C++ programs on Tru64 UNIX and Linux Alpha systems, and includes information on other Tru64 UNIX and Linux Alpha features and tools that work with Compaq C++.

Note

Most information in this manual applies to both the Tru64 UNIX and Linux Alpha platforms. The notation [Tru64] introduces information that applies only to Tru64 UNIX; the notation [Linux] introductes information that applies only to Linux Alpha.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for experienced programmers who need to develop Compaq C++ programs on Tru64 UNIX and Linux Alpha systems. Users of this manual should have a basic understanding of the C++ language and some familiarity with the Tru64 UNIX and Linux Alpha operating systems.

Structure of this Document

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 shows how to create, compile, link, and run Compaq C++ programs.
Chapter 2 describes features and characteristics that are specific to the Compaq C++ implementation.
Chapter 3 describes how to modify existing C header files to be accepted by Compaq C++.
Chapter 4 contains tips for moving applications built with other C++ implementations to Compaq C++.
Chapter 5 describes how to use templates with Compaq C++.
Chapter 6 describes how to use precompiled headers with Compaq C++.
Chapter 7 describes the Compaq C++ implementation of the C++ Standard Library.
Chapter 8 explains how to use C++ exception handling.
Chapter 9 describes how to use the Ladebug debugger.
Appendix A describes Class Library restrictions.
Appendix B describes built-in functions.
Appendix C describes Third Degree messages generated by the C++ Class and Standard Libraries.
The cxx(1) reference page describes command line options.

Associated Documents

The following documents contain information associated with topics in this manual:

Stroustrup, Bjarne. The C++ Programming Language, 3rd Edition. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley, 1997.
Provides an exhaustive introduction to the C++ programming language, including sophisticated language features. This book also includes the text but not the annotations of The Annotated C++ Reference Manual.
C++ Class Library Reference Manual
This manual describes the class library packages supplied with Compaq C++.
Compaq C++ Installation Guide for Tru64 UNIX
This document supplies the information necessary to install Compaq C++. on Tru64 UNIX systems. Instructions for installing Compaq C++ on Linux Alpha systems are provided in a README document supplied with the C++ for Linux Alpha kit.
The AT&T C++ Language System, Release 2.0, Library Manual
This document describes the AT&T class library package.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Table 1 lists the conventions used in this manual.

Table 1 Conventions Used in this Manual
Convention Meaning

% A percent sign (%) is the default user prompt.

class complex {
.
.
.
}; A vertical ellipsis indicates that some intervening program code or output is not shown. Only the more pertinent material is shown in the example.

,... A horizontal ellipsis in a syntax description indicates that you can enter additional parameters, options, or values. A comma preceding the ellipsis indicates that successive items must be separated by commas.

The generic class...
The get() function... Monospaced type denotes the names of Compaq C++ language elements, and also the names of classes, members, and nonmembers. Monospaced type is also used in text to reference code elements displayed in examples and file-name extensions.

italic Italic type denotes the names of variables that appear as parameters or in arguments to functions, and also denotes book titles.

boldface Boldface type in text indicates the first instance of terms defined in text.

UPPERCASE
lowercase The Tru64 UNIX and Linux Alpha operating systems distinquish between uppercase and lowercase characters. Literal strings that appear in text, examples, syntax descriptions, and function definitions must be entered exactly as shown.

cxx (1) Cross-references to reference pages include the appropriate section number in parentheses.

Reader's Comments

You may send comments or suggestions regarding this manual, or any Compaq C++ document, by electronic mail to the following Internet address:

compaq_cxx@compaq.com .

Include the title of the document, section and page number where the error occurred.

Product Support

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http://www.compaq.com/services/perevent/per_sw.html

and annual contracts

http://www.compaq.com/services/software/ss_tru64_unix.html

from Compaq Services in the US and some other countries.

In the US and Canada, call, toll-free, 1-800-354-9000. In other countries, support phone numbers are available on the web at http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver/support_phone.html.

Free support is limited to bug reports that can be sent to compaq_cxx.bugs@compaq.com. Send a complete but short example reproducing the problem, including the following:

Compiler and operating system versions
All necessary sources (such as INCLUDE files and module sources)
Data files
Commands used to compile, link and run the program
Expected results and incorrect results obtained

Please try to reduce the problem to as small a source as possible, because we may be unable to diagnose large applications.

We answer most quickly those problem reports that include a small but complete reproducible example, along with descriptions of the compile and link options used and the exact text of any diagnostic messages or other incorrect results. Reports that include only program fragments or involve very large applications generally will not be accepted.

Please note that this is not a "programming consulting service" and that you should have clear evidence of a product problem before contacting us. If you need consulting services, please contact Compaq Services.

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