cpp / c++ get pointer value or depointerize pointer

Question

I was wondering if it\'s possible to make a pointer not a pointer..

The problem is I have a function that accepts a pointer for an paramater for me to easily get a value

Answer 1

To get the value of a pointer, just de-reference the pointer.

int *ptr;
int value;
*ptr = 9;

value = *ptr;

value is now 9.

I suggest you read more about pointers, this is their base functionality.