Enums Programming Software Development by iConqueror What is the difference between an enum and an array? with both you can store elements the main difference between arrays and enums are that enums are not index based wereas arrays are, that is all I know. So I have a few questions 1. How do we use enums? 2. What are enums for? 3. Where would we use an enum instead of an array Re: Enums Programming Software Development by Aspacid …the same. Answering with my limited knowledge of enums: Enumerations exist mostly for readability. There might …0? then you go searching for the declaration with enums it's more readable: if (some_color == black){ … There even exists an implicit conversation to int from enums, so things like these are still valid: some_color ==… enums and switch statments Programming Software Development by aaronmk2 …, but am having trouble trying to figure it out using enums. 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The class Type contains 3 Enums (Colors, Shapes, Dimensions) and each Enum contains methods like getString… objects so strongly - personally I have no problem with using enums in a combo box, although I think mixing 3 different… Re: Adding Multiple Enums To JComboBox Programming Software Development by JamesCherrill … the same methods then you can define your enums as implementing an interface that defines those methods, eg interface … Re: multiple enums problem Programming Software Development by thekashyap As long as both enums are NOT used within same switch-case there are no … gotta do is decide on 2 ranges for both your enums and change the first value in enum declaration appropriately. E… Re: multiple enums problem Programming Software Development by n.aggel [QUOTE=thekashyap;317600]As long as both enums are NOT used within same switch-case there are no … gotta do is decide on 2 ranges for both your enums and change the first value in enum declaration appropriately. E… Re: getting a redefinition error in named enums Programming Software Development by hanvyj Ok, yeah I just tested it, I just assumed they were more high-level structures, I guess I will just have to put something before the name, like: [CODE=C]typedef enum A { Aenum1, Aenum2, Aenum3 };[/CODE] thanks, the msdn section on enums should say something about that! (though I might of missed it) Re: Adding Multiple Enums To JComboBox Programming Software Development by mKorbel [crossposted](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/18293574/adding-multiple-enums-to-jcombobox) Re: Adding Multiple Enums To JComboBox Programming Software Development by dalawh That seems to solved the Eclipse warning issue. Any idea how I can access the Enum methods? The class Type contains 3 Enums (Colors, Shapes, Dimensions) and each Enum contains methods like getString(), etc. Re: Adding Multiple Enums To JComboBox Programming Software Development by mKorbel … inside this enum, add Objects from enum (and then another enums) - inside XxxRenderer if (value instanceof XxxXxx && Xxx.getUserObject… multiple enums problem Programming Software Development by n.aggel … do , for this to work?? i want to have multiple enums...is it possible....??? I think that i could use namespaces… Homework help (enums) Programming Software Development by DeadJustice I need help with enums. I don't get them. This is part of a … Regarding complex naming in Enums Programming Software Development by 937ajay … CA1 and CA2. So the problem is first set of enums were named like public enum enum1 { US =1, Japan =2… Using enums in structs Programming Software Development by Visage Hi everyone, I am having trouble using enums in structs. 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Re: Questions about enums and structures Programming Software Development by MandrewP Who ever said that enums and structures are supposed to make the code shorter?? Re: Questions about enums and structures Programming Software Development by lolwaht [QUOTE=MandrewP;1723301]Who ever said that enums and structures are supposed to make the code shorter??[/QUOTE] No one, I just assumed it lol. oops... Could you explain what they are supposed to do? Re: Questions about enums and structures Programming Software Development by mrnutty structs are there in C++ for backwards compatibility. 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