Re: Based data structure template

[Tony Carolla <carolla@xxxxxxxxx>]

Good Morning.

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> I need some clarification, please.
> I have followed some threads that discuss using a data structure for as a
> template and using the BASED() keyword. According to what I understand I
> read, the data structure is supposed to occupy no storage.
> 
> I have done something I believe is similar to examples I have seen.
> However, I do not see any difference in the program object size (verses 
> not
> using the BASED() keyword). 


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Creating BASED data structures, based on pointers don't occupy storage -- at 
run time. This should make no difference in the program object size 
(actually, all things being equal, because you also have a pointer defined, 
your module objhect might be a slight bit bigger).

The difference it will make is when you run the program, and it allocates 
storage for these variables. If you have a variable, or a data struct, no 
storage is allocated to it. Run time is where the improvement is. 




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