Re: Undefined reference to template function ...

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"Her, Il" <il.her@xxxxxx> writes:

> I experienced "undefined reference to template function ." when I am compiling my program
> with gcc 4.1.2. 
>
> Almost everyone says 
> that's because template functions weren't be implemented in the same unit where they are
> prototyped. (I used .cpp file for implementation and .h file for declaration).
>
> But, It works if I use gcc 3.4.6 compiler without any change of options.
> Why is this happening?...
> I am working with my customer, I can't make them understand the common rule for using template
> because it works on gcc 3.4.6.
>
> Can you explain this situation to me? 
> (Something like it is changed after 4.0 or you have any options to avoid this.)

It's impossible to give you a precise answer without a small example.

You may find it helpful to read
http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc-4.6.0/gcc/Template-Instantiation.html

Ian


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