malloc
- Updated2023-02-21
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void *malloc (size_t memBlockSize);
Purpose
Allocates space for an object of specified size. The space allocated has indeterminate value.
Parameters
| Input | ||
| Name | Type | Description |
| memBlockSize | size_t | Specifies the size in bytes of the space that is allocated. |
Return Value
| Name | Type | Description |
| memBlockPointer | void * | Contains a pointer to the memory block allocated. If the space cannot be allocated or if the size of the space requested is zero, the function returns a null pointer. |
Additional Information
Library: ANSI C Library
Include file: ansi_c.h
LabWindows/CVI compatibility: LabWindows/CVI 3.0 and later
Examples
Refer to the following examples that use the malloc function:
- apps\uirview\uirview.cws
Open example - userint\clipbord.cws
Open example - userint\GraphZooming.cws
Open example - userint\gridview.cws
Open example - userint\ICOViewer.cws
Open example - userint\imagedit.cws
Open example