Re: [Boost-users] scoped_ptr faq

Bruno Martínez wrote:

Hi.

I had the same question that is answered there, but the answer didn't fit my problem. I'm using scoped_ptr<node> inside node itself, so node is incomplete at the point of use. That forbids using auto_ptr, IIUC.

You can use a scoped_ptr member with an incomplete type, as long as you include out of line default constructor (if you need one) and destructor.