C - Convert string to variable name

[andréluis]

Hello, i'm using a MIMRXT100-EVK and i want know if it's possible to convert a string into a variable name using C. Or if i can compile some application in python or C++ to make this. 

Thanks for the help.

[EdwinHz · Accepted solution]

Hi @andréluis,

This is not possible in programming languages like C or C++ Source 1, Source 2. As stated in the second link, C++ and specially C work by doing most of the computations during compile time rather than runtime. This way, the MCU executes a set of predefined (or precompiled) steps during runtime. Therefor, it cannot change it's variable names or recompile them in runtime, no. Source 1 has some code snippets that might prove to be work arounds, however.

Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

BR,
Edwin.