My compiler, MVC++ 6.0, always sends extremely annoying error messages when I create a variable within a certain case label of a switch() statement. The error reads "Initializing of variable WHATEVER skipped by default/case label." I seem to have to initialize all my variables before entering the switch(), even if I only need them for one label. Does anyone know how to get around this? example:

  
switch(battle_state)
{
case BATTLE_SETUP:
    int enemycount;
    //this would cause the said error message

    //I would have to create enemycount outside the switch()

break;
default:break;
}
  

Yeah, do this:

      switch(battle_state){case BATTLE_SETUP:  {    int enemycount;  } break;default:break;}  

OK, but will those variables be lost after the closing "}" bracket, like in a function?

They leave scope upon reaching the ''}'' so yes.

"Don''t be afraid to dream, for out of such fragile things come miracles."

Don't let that dissuade you from following the advice. It would have gone out of scope after the switch anyway. Incidently, that's one reason a clear and consistent indention standard is a good programming practice. Scope is easier to decipher.

ShadeStorm, the Day_Glo Fish

Edited by - ShadeStorm on February 16, 2002 8:43:49 AM