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Q158233: STL Sample for Basic Math Functions

Article: Q158233
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): winnt:4.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): _IK
Last Modified: 06-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Standard C++ Library 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, version 4.2 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, version 4.2 
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SUMMARY
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The sample code below illustrates how to use basic math STL functions plus,
minus, divides, times, and modulus in Visual C++.

MORE INFORMATION
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Required Header
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     <functional>

Prototype
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     template<class _TYPE>
     struct plus : binary_function<_TYPE, _TYPE, _TYPE>
     {
       _TYPE operator()(const _TYPE& _X, const _TYPE& _Y) const
                                           {return (_X + _Y); }
     };
     template<class _TYPE>
     struct minus : binary_function<_TYPE, _TYPE, _TYPE>
     {
       _TYPE operator()(const _TYPE& _X, const _TYPE& _Y) const
                                           {return (_X - _Y); }
     };
     template<class _TYPE>
     struct times : binary_function<_TYPE, _TYPE, _TYPE>
     {
       _TYPE operator()(const _TYPE& _X, const _TYPE& _Y) const
                                           {return (_X * _Y); }
     };
     template<class _TYPE>
     struct divides : binary_function<_TYPE, _TYPE, _TYPE>
     {
       _TYPE operator()(const _TYPE& _X, const _TYPE& _Y) const
                                           {return (_X / _Y); }
     };
     template<class _TYPE>
     struct modulus : binary_function<_TYPE, _TYPE, _TYPE>
     {
       _TYPE operator()(const _TYPE& _X, const _TYPE& _Y) const
                                           {return (_X % _Y); }
     };

NOTE: The class/parameter names in the prototype may not match the version in the
header file. Some have been modified to improve readability. Consult your
product documentation for information on the binary_function structure.

Description
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This sample uses a class derived from all 5 basic math structures: plus, minus,
times, divides, and modulus, using an integer as the templated operand.

Sample Code
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  //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 
  // 
  // Compile options needed: none
  // 
  // mathfunc.cpp - Illustrating the basic STL math
  //                functions.
  // 
  // Structures: plus<A>    - Adds data type A object to
  //                          a class object derived from plus.
  //             minus<A>   - Subtracts data type A.
  //             times<A>   - Multiplies object by data type A.
  //             divides<A> - Divides object by data type A.
  //             modulus<A> - Returns object modulo A.
  // 
  // Written by Mark Hagen
  // of Microsoft Product Support Services,
  // Copyright (c) 1996 Microsoft Corporation.
  // All rights reserved.
  ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 

  #include <functional>
  using namespace std;

  class MathOps : public plus<int>, public minus<int>,
                   public times<int>, public divides<int>,
                   public modulus<int>
  {
  public:
    int value;
    MathOps(){value=0;}
    MathOps(int x){value=x;}
    result_type operator+(second_argument_type add2)
                              {return value + add2;}
    result_type operator-(second_argument_type sub2)
                              {return value - sub2;}
    result_type operator*(second_argument_type mult2)
                              {return value * mult2;}
    result_type operator/(second_argument_type div2)
                              {return value / div2;}
    result_type operator%(second_argument_type mod2)
                              {return value % mod2;}
  };

  void main(void)
  {
    MathOps one,two,three,four,five,six;

    cout << "Using MathOps class..." << endl ;

    one = 18;
    cout << "one = " << one << endl ;

    two = one + 1;
    cout << "two = one + 1 = " << two << endl ;

    three = two - 2;
    cout << "three = two - 2 = " << three << endl ;

    four = three * 3;
    cout << "four = three * 3 = " << four << endl ;

    five = four / 4;
    cout << "five = four / 4 = " << five << endl ;

    six = five % 5;
    cout << "six = five % 5 = " << six << endl ;
  }

Program Output is:

Using MathOps class...
one = 18
two = one + 1 = 19
three = two - 2 = 17
four = three * 3 = 51
five = four / 4 = 12
six = five % 5 = 2

REFERENCES
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Visual C++ Books On Line: Visual C++ Books:C/C++:Standard C++ Library Reference.

Additional query words: STL Sample plus minus divides times modulus

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Keywords          : _IK 
Technology        : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC420 kbVC32bitSearch kbVCLibrary
Version           : winnt:4.2
Issue type        : kbhowto

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