Version A.01.07 Features

The aC++ default template instantiation mechanism has changed to compile-time instantiation (CTTI). For source code containing templates, the new default may result in faster compile-time processing.

The previous default behavior remains available by specifying the +inst_auto command-line option when compiling and linking. If you provide archive or shared libraries for distribution, you may want to use +inst_auto to insure consistent behavior between each distribution of your libraries.

Also, if you provide either archive or shared library products, and your customers need to use the prior template instantiation default in their builds, you must compile your libraries by using the +inst_auto option.

Refer to the HP aC++ Online Programmer's Guide and to the online technical paper, Using Templates in HP aC++, for details about template instantiation and migration. For access instructions, see Chapter 3 of these release notes under Online Documentation..

Member templates are supported, including those in pre-compiled headers.

Updated versions of the Rogue Wave Standard C++ Library (version 1.2.1) and the Tools.h++ Foundation Class Library (version 7.0.6 ) are provided. HTML documentation for these libraries is also updated; see Chapter 3 of these release notes under Online Documentation.

The HP aC++ Online Programmer's Guide has been updated, including additional migration and template information. For access instructions, see Chapter 3 of these release notes under Online Documentation.

The technical paper, Using Templates in HP aC++, has been updated to describe the new default, compile-time template mechanism and additional information about template libraries. For access instructions, see Chapter 3 of these release notes under Online Documentation.