macro parameter issues

[joe3dge]

lets say you have the form:
MY_MACRO(TemplateClass<x,y>)

the prepocessor sees the comma and thinks im trying to input "TemplateClass<x" and "y>" as parameters for MY_MACRO, but i just want one parameter "TemplateClass<x,y>"

how could i solve this?

[firedraco]

Don't use a macro. Use an inline function or just a function instead.

[joe3dge]

theres no other way around it?

[Disch]

Macros are evil for many reasons. You should refrain from using them. An inline function is likely the superior choice in this situation.

Although... I think you can encase macro parameters in parenthesis to prevent this from occuring:

MY_MACRO( (TemplateClass<x,y>) )

Not 100% on that, but it's worth a try.

But again. Ew. Use an inline function.

[Robertlzw]

Try the keyword typename, telling the compiler that TemplateClass<x,y> as a whole is a type, not anything else.

MY_MACRO( (typename TemplateClass<x,y>) )

[jsmith]

The parens that Disch suggested is the only thing that will help. It is a preprocessing issue.

[joe3dge]

thanks