Changing char* to const char* in SDK?

Hey!

I'm currently working with the Engine SDK and i'm wondering why functions like bmap_create need to have a char* parameter?
It's really annoying as i also need to cast string literals to char*:


Much better would be the "correct" version with const char* instead of char*.

I don't think those methods have any sideffects on the parameter, right? Would be nice if this could be expressed in the method call itself.

Regards
Felix

it is annoying to type cast so much with gs in c++
that is why I use macros and re written functions instead... wich is also a bummer

If you need type casts depends on your compiler version and project settings. But you can redefine the functions with const char* in afuncs.h - they have been defined with char* for using the same header both in C++ and lite-C.

Maybe it could be done with a specific define for constness:




I adjusted the prototypes in my current afuncs.h but i'm don't think this should be done by any user...

Normally not, but you have my special permission.