Creating an object within my class c++

Question

class Button {
public:
    Button(int pin, int debounce)
    {
    }
};
class TransferTable {
private:
    Button a(1, 1);
public:
    TransferTable()
    {
    }
};

The above code gives me an error of "expected identifier before numeric constant" in reference to the "Button a(1,1)" line. The type is Button. I just want to construct a button object within this TransferTable class.

I assume you meant public: instead of public; so I will fix this typo. — drescherjm
– drescherjm, Commented Jun 28, 2016 at 16:57

eerorika · Accepted Answer · 2016-06-28 16:46:54Z

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The default member initializer syntax requires the use of curly braces:

private:
Button a{1,1};

Or, you can use the "equal-syntax" to do the same thing, as pointed out by juanchopanza:

private:
Button a = Button(1, 2);

Or, if you cannot rely on C++11, you must use the member initialization list instead.

edited Jun 28, 2016 at 16:46

answered Jun 28, 2016 at 16:37

eerorika

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juanchopanza Over a year ago

Or the verbose alternative, Button a = Button(1, 2); which allows both round and curly braces.

ForemanBob · Accepted Answer · 2016-06-28 16:32:44Z

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class Button
{
public:
  Button(int pin, int debounce)
  {

  }
};

class TransferTable
{
public:
  TransferTable() : a(1, 1)
  {

  }
private:
  Button a;
};

answered Jun 28, 2016 at 16:32

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