On Thu, 9 Nov 2000, Lewis, Jason wrote:
> This MACRO is substituted everytime you compile, before the syntax
> check. This means that the following is equivalent (though harder to
> read and understand):
>
> #define GET_RACE(XY123456789LSD) ((XY123456789LSD)-player.race)
>
> I was totally unaware the MACROS process before the syntax check,*note to
> self* I understand the way it has to be done now. Thanks for the insight.
>
Grab a C book and read about what the following thigs do, why they do them
and in what order they take their actions:
preprocessor
compiler
linker
If your C book does not tell you about them, burn it and buy one that
does.
--
Zeavon Calatin, MageMaster of the Realms
Spear of Insanity
http://spear.kilnar.com/ telnet://spear.kilnar.com:1066
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