readonly (C++)

Prohibits assignment to a data member.

[readonly]

Remarks

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

If you want to prohibit modification of a method parameter, then use the in attribute.

Example

The following code shows a use of the readonly attribute:

// cpp_attr_ref_readonly.cpp
// compile with: /LD
[idl_quote("midl_pragma warning(disable:2461)")];
#include "unknwn.h"
[module(name="ATLFIRELib")];

[dispinterface, uuid(11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111)]
__interface IFireTabCtrl
{
   [readonly, id(1)] int i();
};

Requirements

Attribute Context

Applies to

Interface method

Repeatable

No

Required attributes

None

Invalid attributes

None

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

See Also

Other Resources

IDL Attributes

Data Member Attributes

Attributes Samples