FFI Ptr question
paul@theV.net
paul@theV.net
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 11:34:08 +0800
If a C function returns a (void*), let's say:
data MyObj = MyObj
foreign import ccall "static myobj_ffi.h new_obj" newMyObject :: IO (Ptr MyObj)
ptr <- newMyObject
should I free the ptr afterwards or not?
If I have another imported C function:
foreign import ccall "static myobj_ffi.h print_obj" printMyObject :: Ptr MyObj -> IO ()
Can I safely assume the C function print_obj(void *) always get the
same pointer even if I call (printMyObject ptr) multiple times?
Any hints is greatly appreciated!
Regards,
.paul.