NULL — Function that returns an disassociated pointer

Description

Returns a disassociated pointer.

If MOLD is present, a disassociated pointer of the same type is returned, otherwise the type is determined by context.

In Fortran 95, MOLD is optional. Please note that Fortran 2003 includes cases where it is required.

Syntax

PTR => NULL([MOLD])

Arguments

MOLD (Optional) shall be a pointer of any association status and of any type.

Return value

A disassociated pointer.

Example


REAL, POINTER, DIMENSION(:) :: VEC => NULL ()

Standard

Fortran 95 and later

Class

Transformational function

See also

ASSOCIATED