Calling an overloaded function from a derived class [duplicate]

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C++ newbie here. Is there a way to call an overloaded function in a base class from the same function name with the same signature in a derived class? In Smalltalk, I can do it the "super" keyword. Is there any C++ equivalent?

class MyBaseClass {
  void initialize() { doSomething(); }
};

class MyDerivedClass : public MyBaseClass {
  void initialize() {
      super initialize(); // first, call MyBaseClass::initialize()
      doLocalInitialize(); // now initialize non-inherited members
}

Thanks, Norm

You already have it in your comment: MyBaseClass::initialize(); — ypnos
– ypnos, Commented Oct 2, 2015 at 15:47
you also probably want to do the function virtual - not necessary, but looks like that way to me. — Nick
– Nick, Commented Oct 2, 2015 at 15:52

RyanP · Accepted Answer · 2015-10-02 15:48:30Z

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You literally said the correct syntax in your comment :)

class MyBaseClass {
    void initialize() { doSomething(); }
};

class MyDerivedClass : public MyBaseClass {
void initialize() {
    MyBaseClass::initialize(); // first, call MyBaseClass::initialize()
    doLocalInitialize(); // now initialize non-inherited members
}

answered Oct 2, 2015 at 15:48

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Norm G Over a year ago

Dang, it's that easy? Thanks for the responses.

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