Release tree-items' data | CodeGuru

Release tree-items’ data

It is common use to associate user data with a tree item. If it is a pointer to some class the function that gracefully releases all memory is needed. The one is given below. It takes as an argument a handle of a tree item and deletes all CSomeXObjets (user objects) in all subitems. If […]

Written By
CodeGuru Staff
CodeGuru Staff
Oct 13, 1998
1 minute read
CodeGuru content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More

It is common use to associate user data with a tree item.
If it is a pointer to some class the function that gracefully
releases all memory is needed. The one is given below. It takes
as an argument a handle of a tree item and deletes all CSomeXObjets
(user objects) in all subitems. If You want to release the whole
tree call: ReleaseTreeItem( TVI_ROOT );

void CTreeCtrlX::ReleaseTreeItem(const HTREEITEM hti)
{
	if(hti == NULL)
		return;

	HTREEITEM hti_ch = GetChildItem( hti );

	while( hti_ch != NULL )
	{
		CSomeXObjets* pObject = ( CSomeXObjets* )GetItemData( hti_ch );
		delete pObject;

		ReleaseTreeItem( hti_ch );
		hti_ch = GetNextSiblingItem( hti_ch );

	} //whil

}; //ReleaseTreeIte


CodeGuru Logo

CodeGuru covers topics related to Microsoft-related software development, mobile development, database management, and web application programming. In addition to tutorials and how-tos that teach programmers how to code in Microsoft-related languages and frameworks like C# and .Net, we also publish articles on software development tools, the latest in developer news, and advice for project managers. Cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and database options including SQL Server and MSSQL are also frequently covered.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.