How to call base class copy constructor from a derived class copy constructor?

Question

Just like in the title, how do you call a base class copy constructor from a derived class copy constructor?

@AlokSave obviously, to get their code to compile and come out with their app, they need to do this. Duh — MathCrackExchange, Aug 29 '22 at 03:18

score 43 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 26 '13 at 04:15

43

You can specify base initialization in the initialization list:

Derived:: Derived( const Derived& other ): Base( other )
{ /* ... */ }

answered Jun 26 '13 at 04:15

perreal

score 11 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 26 '13 at 04:19

11

Derived( Derived const& d )
: Base(d)
/* some member initialization */
{
  /* ... */
}

Am I missing something?

answered Jun 26 '13 at 04:19

zindorsky

2 Answers2