RtlShortToChar function (ntintsafe.h)

Converts a value of type SHORT to a value of type CHAR.

Syntax

NTSTATUS RtlShortToChar(
  [in]  SHORT sOperand,
  [out] CHAR  *pch
);

Parameters

[in] sOperand

The value to be converted.

[out] pch

A pointer to the converted value. In the case where the conversion causes a truncation of the original value, the function returns STATUS_INTEGER_OVERFLOW and this parameter is not valid.

Return value

Returns STATUS_SUCCESS if the operation is successful.

See the implementation of this helper function in ntintsafe.h in the WDK for possible error return values.

Remarks

This is one of a set of inline functions designed to provide type conversions and perform validity checks with minimal impact on performance.

This function uses the following alternate name:

  • RtlInt16ToChar

Requirements

Requirement Value
Target Platform Desktop
Header ntintsafe.h