SafeRef Function Example

[This product will work only on Windows NT 4.0 versions and earlier. For Windows 2000 and later, see COM+ (Component Services).]

#include <mtx.h>


IMyInterface* pSafeMyObject = NULL;
IAnotherObject* pOtherObject = NULL;
HRESULT hr;

// Get a safe reference.
pSafeMyObject = SafeRef(IID_IMyInterface,
    (IUnknown*)this);

// Invoke a method on another object, passing the
// safe reference so it can call back.
hr = pOtherObject->CallMeBack(pSafeMyObject);

// Release the safe reference.
safeMyObject->Release();