std::auto_ptr<T>::reset

void reset( T* p = 0 ) throw();
(deprecated in C++11)
(removed in C++17)

Replaces the held pointer by p. If the currently held pointer is not null pointer, delete get() is called.

Parameters

p - a pointer to an object to manage

Return value

(none).

See also

releases ownership of the managed object
(public member function)

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