NAME

classes/perlscalar.pmc - Perl Scalar

DESCRIPTION

Abstract base class for perl scalars.

This class implements common perl scalar functionality: e.g morphing to another scalar type. The morph method replaces the CHANGE_TYPE macro.

Methods

void morph(INTVAL type)

Morphs the scalar to the specified type.

void set_pmc(PMC *value)

Sets the PMC *value, calling the appropriate set_* method according to the type of *value.