Sorting Objects Using STL
Here’s an example of how using objects (hat-tip: Paul Wolfensberger)
Month: August 2011
Using Smart Pointers to Avoid Memory Leaks
Using boost::scoped_arrayWhen we want to dynamically allocate an array of objects for some purpose, the C++ programming language offers us the new and delete operators that are intended to replace …
The IDLE Editor for Python
Assuming you have downloaded and installed Python, whichever latest version it is, using the IDLE editor is very simple. For a proverbial “Hello World!” example follow the instructions below:
Using Function Objects (Functors) in STL / C++
Generically, function objects (or functors) are class instances whose member function operator() has been defined. This member function allows the object to be used with the same syntax as a …
User Defined Predicates
Just some simple examples posted here as a means of easy lookup…
Getting Started with the FlyCapture SDK
I have recently been working on a knotty problem involving control and image acquisition using the Flea®2 camera, using FlyCapture® SDK by Point Grey Research, Inc.
‘Blitting’ a Bitmap Image to the Screen.
I recently needed to revisit this to create simple monochrome bitmaps representing the sets of nozzles turned off/on on a Xaar microarrayer printhead. Sample code here. Essential steps are outlined …
Creating Bitmap Files from Raw Pixel Data in C++
Creating the byte arrayThis post describes a means of taking data in the form of raw pixels containing RGB values as well as the image height, width and the number …
Multidimensional Arrays in C++
Declaring and initializing multi-dimensional arrays in C++ can be done not just by way of traditional pointer arithmetic, but using the STL / Boost libraries as well. Here are some …
How to use the Boost Libraries in Visual Studio
In this guide we will use boost::format, a Boost library requiring no separate compilation. If you do not already have Boost installed, the first task is to download and extract …