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From: Markus Knauss <markus.knauss@gmx.net>
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Subject: Re: Function pointer in Ada?
Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 15:08:22 +0200
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Henrik Quintel wrote:

> Hi, as the most people know, in C there is the possibility to make use
> of a function pointer. In Ada this not possible. Does someone knows how
> is it possible to make use of such a feature like a function pointer in
> Ada? I know it is difficult but perhaps someone knows.


Hi,

have a look in the Ada95-RM, Section 3.10 Access Types, Paragraph (26). 
A complete example is there. It isn't as difficult as you might think.

Greetings,
   Markus