Add Property (C++)

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Adds a property to a class in the C++ Class Explorer.

On the C++ Class Explorer Window, invoke the Add Property dialog box from either:

• The Add a new property to this class toolbar button
• The context menu command Add property.

Note: The Add Property context menu command and the Add a new property to this class toolbar button are enabled only for elements that are declared in a C++ managed unit. To create a C++ unit, choose either:

• File > New > Unit - C++Builder
• File > New > Form - C++Builder

C++ managed units differ from ordinary C++ source files in that the header (.h) and implementation (.cpp) files are grouped together. For a C++ managed unit, the Code Editor displays a tab for the .cpp file and a tab for the .h file along the bottom of the window.

You cannot add fields, methods, or properties to VCL or FireMonkey elements using the C++ Class Explorer.

Item	Description
Name	Specifies the name of the property.
Type	Specifies the type of the property. You can select one of the predefined types from the combo box or you can enter another existing type.
Visibility	Specifies the visibility of the property being created. Select from: private protected public published
Read options	Existing field/method allows you to specify an existing class member (typically a field) that will provide the read value for this property. Enter a class name or select one from the dropdown list. Create getter method creates a stub for the getter method in the .cpp file of the managed unit. Also creates a declaration for the read function in the .h file. The default name for the getter method is Get<propertyname>. Write-only property specifies that the property value cannot be read; it can only be set.
Write options	Existing field/method allows you to specify an existing class member that will be used to set the value of this property. Enter a field/method name, or select one from the dropdown list. Create setter method creates a stub for the setter method in the .cpp file of the managed unit. Also creates a declaration for the write function in the .h file. The default name used for the setter method is Set<propertyname>. Read-only property specifies that the property value cannot be set; it can only be read.

See Also

• Creating Properties with the C++ Class Explorer
• Creating Methods with the C++ Class Explorer

• Creating Fields with the C++ Class Explorer

• Viewing Members Declared in Classes and Interfaces with the C++ Class Explorer

• Locating Declarations of Classes, Interfaces, Types, and Class/Interface Members with the C++ Class Explorer

• C++ Class Explorer Overview
• C++ Class Explorer Window
• C++ Class Explorer Topics
• Add Method (C++) dialog box
• Add Field (C++) dialog box