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I'm converting code from C++ to C#. I have this line:

typedef bool (*proc)(int*, ...);

Can I do that in C#?

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    Take a look at delegates Commented Aug 28, 2014 at 20:16

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Short answer: Yes.

Generally:
(untested... just an outline)

{ bool AFunction(ref int x, params object[] list) { /* Some Body */ } public delegate bool Proc(ref int x, params object[] list); // Declare the type of the "function pointer" (in C terms) public Proc my_proc; // Actually make a reference to a function. my_proc = AFunction; // Assign my_proc to reference your function. my_proc(ref index, a, b, c); // Actually call it. }
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proc is a Type. proc = AFunction; wouldn't compile. (I can see this "untested... just an outline", but test it.)
Ah - The params keyword was the part I was unaware of. Thank you so much.
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Delegates are not strictly equivalent, but used for similar purposes.

Sample:

public delegate void DoSth(string message); void foo(string msg) { // ... } void bar() { DoSth delg = foo; delg("tttttt"); }

If you are trying to invoke code from native C++ libraries using P/Invoke, you will need to take a look at GetDelegateForFunctionPointer and GetFunctionPointerForDelegate Method pair of functions.

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I am not the downvoter, however, an answer that starts with "Read up on..." is generally not a real answer.
You also probably meant to do DoSth delg = foo;.

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