Re: Structured exception

From:
"Alexander Grigoriev" <alegr@earthlink.net>
Newsgroups:
microsoft.public.vc.language
Date:
Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:42:13 -0800
Message-ID:
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In x86 Windows, also, C++ exceptions are implemented using a special SE
exception code.

"Alex Blekhman" <tkfx.REMOVE@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:enT1rb0WIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

"George" wrote:

1.

I have read through it. And I think structured exception is exception
from C
code which has unsigned int type, is that understanding correct?


Correct.

Could C++ throw structured exception?


No, these exception handling mechanisms coexist in parallel. However, you
can call Win32 API `RaiseException' function which will raise ("throw")
soft SE exception. You won't be able to catch it with C++ `catch' clause.
SE exceptions must be translated into C++ exceptions. Read Doug Harrison's
FAQ.

2.

It is appreciated if you could help to point out the key differences
between
C++ exception and structured excption?


SEH and C++ are two separate mechanisms for handling exceptions. Read
again "Exception Handling Differences" article.

Alex

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