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Why use __line__ instead of constant

Posted by a_shawky on February 22, 2007
Dear All,

kindly can any one clear this point to me?

in COROUTINE.H header file i found this defination

from coroutine.h-----------------------------------------------------
#define crSET_STATE0( xHandle ) ( ( corCRCB * )xHandle)->uxState = (__LINE__ * 2); return; case (__LINE__ * 2):
#define crSET_STATE1( xHandle ) ( ( corCRCB * )xHandle)->uxState = ((__LINE__ * 2)+1); return; case ((__LINE__ * 2)+1):
--------------------------------------------------------------------

what is "__line__"?
and why "__line__" is used instead of a constant.

best regards

ashawky

RE: Why use __line__ instead of constant

Posted by Richard on February 22, 2007
...because each use of the macros has to have a unique number, using the line number is the easiest way of doing this. The generated numbers are used as 'cases' in a switch statement so need all be unique.

As an aside - I tried replying to your email but it bounced. I have some TMS470 code I can send but it is based on an old version and I have not tested it myself. I will need a non SourceForge address if you want me to send it. Do not post email addresses in this forum however.

Regards.


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