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void *MyConfigDetail; if (x) { ((TType1 *) MyConfigDetail) = DetailCacheBeans; } else { ((TType2 *) MyConfigDetail) = DetailailCacheHam; } </rpr> But I am unable to access the "MyConfigDetail" elements as MyConfigDetail->Forks = 22; // for example Why not?
You solved it, but reduced your ability to maintain and sustain good code. Are you happy with casts littering your code when not required...?
You said
"Are you happy with casts littering your code when not required...?"
I'm happy. my code works. Yehoooaah.
"I'm happy. my code works. Yehoooaah."
If a school assignment, then the teacher should request a rewrite or give out a "fail".
Typecasts from void pointers is required - for example to implement abstract data types. Bad use of language constructs is a big reason why so much everyday equipment regularly fail because of sw errors. Don't be happy if you get a couple of lines through the compiler. Be happy when you have a program that is well tested and easy to maintain.
Would you be happy if the car mechanic fixes your car with duct tape? If the plumber fixes your sink with a chewing gum? Right now, you are that plumber...