Using CNI to call compiled java from C++

Tue Oct 21 22:02:00 GMT 2003

On Oct 22, 2003, at 6:59 AM, Stephane MILLET wrote:
> I'm working on a C++ application and wanted to use Java code in it. To
> do that, i've been trying to use CNI functions to call compiled java
> code with their gcjh produced headers. I first create the JVM, then
> attach the current thread as defined in the manual. Then, when I need a
> particular java class instance, i do a new in C++ and use the instance.
> But, how and when will this object be deleted ?

If you do a "new" on a Java class from C++, it is allocated using 
libgcj's garbage collector, not the default C++ allocator. So, it will 
be deleted when the collector decides it is unreachable, just like any 
other Java object.
Regards
Bryce.