obj'Bit
, where obj is any object, yields the bit
offset within the storage unit (byte) that contains the first bit of
storage allocated for the object. The value of this attribute is of the
type Universal_Integer
, and is always a non-negative number not
exceeding the value of System.Storage_Unit
.
For an object that is a variable or a constant allocated in a register, the value is zero. (The use of this attribute does not force the allocation of a variable to memory).
For an object that is a formal parameter, this attribute applies to either the matching actual parameter or to a copy of the matching actual parameter.
For an access object the value is zero. Note that
obj.all'Bit
is subject to an Access_Check
for the
designated object. Similarly for a record component
X.
C'Bit
is subject to a discriminant check and
X(
I).Bit
and X(
I1..
I2)'Bit
are subject to index checks.
This attribute is designed to be compatible with the DEC Ada 83 definition
and implementation of the Bit
attribute.