Is it acceptable practice to access one classes private members from another instance of that class? Or should it be accessed through the Get() method provided? Example: doit::operator+=( doit& add ) { x+=doit.x; // x is private member of doit... } Thanks, Jumpster

Oooppss...

That should read x+=add.x; // x is private member of doit...

Sorry.

Its common practice.

Because if you are creating a function for a class you have no access restrictions.

Uugghh!!

I tried to inherit from the class with an overloaded method (operator +=) and the inherited class gave compiler errors regarding the initial private member. Had to make it protected to work properly. Who knew? Ok, besides me?

So it is otherwise, common practice? Just checking.

Thanks,

Jumpster