Herman Geza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> Yes, it's clear now, thanks.  However, it brings a new question: the 
> standard defines layout-compatible types. For example, if I'm correct, my 
> Vector 
> and Point are layout compatible.  What can I do with layout compatible 
> objects?

You can put them in a union and be able to use the common initial
sequence of either alternative, see 6.5.2.3[#5].  Once you have defined
such a union, objects of either type can alias each other.

Andreas.

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