Error C2662 Iterator

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and the second, error c2664, is on the 3rd param of a for_each algorithm. If anyone can explain these to me I would appreciate it. Here is the code: In class definition: typedef struct tag_CommentKey { string section; // Section where comment appears string key; // key in section where comment appears } COMMENTKEY; typedef struct tag_Comment { int sequence; // Order http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8415688/visual-studio-error-c2662-calling-const-methods of command line (0 for inline, n for stand-alone int position; // Position on line string comments; // Comment text } COMMENTS; typedef multimap m_IniComment; // list of comments typedef set m_CommentSet ; // Some comments COMMENTKEY m_CommentKey; COMMENTS m_CommentText; m_IniComment m_IniComments; // Keyed Comments list m_IniComment::iterator m_itIniComment; m_CommentSet m_Comments; m_CommentSet::iterator m_itComments; void http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/general/2547/ setComments ( COMMENTKEY & commentKey, COMMENTS & commentText ); void getComments ( void ) const; void setCommentSet ( const pair & comment ); and in the implementation: void IniFile::setComments ( COMMENTKEY & commentKey, COMMENTS & commentText ) { m_IniComments.insert (m_IniComment::value_type(commentKey, commentText)); return; } void IniFile::getComments ( void ) const { int number = m_IniComments.count (m_CommentKey); if (number > 0) { if (!m_Comments.empty()) { m_Comments.clear (); // this gets an error C2662! } pair ret = m_IniComments.equal_range (m_CommentKey); for_each (ret.first, ret.second, setCommentSet); // this gets an error c2664 on param 3 } return; } void IniFile::setCommentSet ( const pair & comment ) { m_Comments.insert (m_CommentSet::value_type (comment.second)); return; } Here are the actual errors: --------------------Configuration: Test Ini File - Win32 Debug-------------------- Compiling... IniFile.cpp e:\programming\projects\STL studies\inifile.cpp(763) : error C2662: 'clear' : cannot convert 'this' pointer from 'const class std::set,class std::allocator >' to 'class std::set,class std::allocator > &' Conversion loses qualifiers e:

Forum Visual C++ & C++ Programming Visual C++ Programming [RESOLVED] error C2662: cannot convert 'this' pointer from 'const Item' to 'Item &' If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link http://forums.codeguru.com/showthread.php?416873-RESOLVED-error-C2662-cannot-convert-this-pointer-from-const-Item-to-Item-amp above. You may have to register or Login before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Results 1 to 11 of 11 Thread: [RESOLVED] error C2662: cannot convert 'this' pointer from 'const Item' to 'Item &' Tweet Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Display Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode error c2662 March 6th, 2007,07:07 AM #1 Mybowlcut View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage Senior Member Join Date Nov 2006 Location Australia Posts 1,569 [RESOLVED] error C2662: cannot convert 'this' pointer from 'const Item' to 'Item &' Hi guys! The error: Code: error C2662: 'Item::GetName' : cannot convert 'this' pointer from 'const Item' to 'Item &' My class definition: Code: class Inventory { public: Inventory(vector ITEMLIST): itemList(ITEMLIST) {} inline void ListItems(); private: vector itemList; }; The class member function that the error c2662 iterator error is occurring in (error line in red): Code: inline void Inventory::ListItems() { if(itemList.empty()) cout << "\n\nYou have no items."; else { vector::const_iterator iter = itemList.begin(); for(iter; iter != itemList.end(); ++iter) { cout << "\n\n"; cout << iter->GetName(); } } } And the class (Item) member function that the iter is trying to access: Code: string GetName() { return name; } I can't get around this error.. it's beyond my knowledge I think. I've tried and I'm seeking helppppppp. If I'm missing anything out let me know! Good judgment is gained from experience. Experience is gained from bad judgment. Cosy Little Game | SDL | GM script | VLD | Syntax Hlt | Can you help me with my homework assignment? Reply With Quote March 6th, 2007,07:18 AM #2 0xC0000005 View Profile View Forum Posts Senior Member Join Date May 2002 Posts 1,435 Re: error C2662: cannot convert 'this' pointer from 'const Item' to 'Item &' Without seeing more of your code I can't be certain, but maybe this will help: string GetName() const { return name; } It is always good practice to make any class member function that does not modify the contents of the class (such as GetName()) a constant. Reply With Quote March 6th, 2007,07:21 AM #3 kasru View Profile View Forum Posts Junior Member Join Date Feb 2007 Location Voronezh, Russia Posts 19 Re: error C2662: cannot convert 'this' pointer f