retval

Designates the parameter that receives the return value of the member.

[retval]

Remarks

The retval C++ attribute has the same functionality as the retval MIDL attribute.

retval must appear on the last argument in a function's declaration.

Example

See the example for bindable for a sample use of retval.

Requirements

Attribute Context

Applies to

Interface parameter, interface method

Repeatable

No

Required attributes

out

Invalid attributes

in

For more information about the attribute contexts, see Attribute Contexts.

See Also

Concepts

Visual C++ Samples

Other Resources

IDL Attributes

Parameter Attributes

Method Attributes