Re: FastCode RTL Replacement v0.20 Released!


"Dennis" <marianndkc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi John
>
> Does this involve a function pointer and adds one level of indirection?

No, this does not set up a function pointer or add any level of indirection.
In fact it adds no code whatsover. The compiler simply maps one functions
call address to another.

> I can remember that I asked you all how to do this when we worked out the
> library design. I can remember being told that there was no solution. This
> is why the design is as it is.

Maybe I was unaware of this solution at that time. I can't remember - That
was a long time ago.

regards,
John


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