Is there memset() that accepts integers larger than char?

Question

Is there a version of memset() which sets a value that is larger than 1 byte (char)? For example, let\'s say we have a memset32() function, so using it we can do the followi

Answer 1

If you're just targeting an x86 compiler you could try something like (VC++ example):

inline void memset32(void *buf, uint32_t n, int32_t c)
{
  __asm {
  mov ecx, n
  mov eax, c
  mov edi, buf
  rep stosd
  }
}

Otherwise just make a simple loop and trust the optimizer to know what it's doing, just something like:

for(uint32_t i = 0;i < n;i++)
{
  ((int_32 *)buf)[i] = c;
}

If you make it complicated chances are it will end up slower than simpler to optimize code, not to mention harder to maintain.