c++ - Using the #define macro to standardize class declaration -

i'm building c++ dll 1 of projects. trying standardize way class defined. instead of each time writing:

class __declspec(dllexport) classname 

i'm building #define macro ease process:

#define class( cname ) class __declspec(dllexport) cname 

but, when i'm using it, gives me following error:

error: expected ';' 

i know can use #define macro define entire class creation, can used define "class header" ?

thanks,

keep in mind i'm trying because going deal hundreds of classes, these kinds of "automation" helpful :)

edit:

example:

#define class( nclass ) class __declspec(dllexport) nclass  class( aptest ) {                        // here error of missing ';' public:     aptest(); }; 

don't this.

c++ has been standardized!

if ever expect other people read code write in conventional c++, not homecooked dialect looks different. used proper c++ syntax, make easier read other people's c++ code.

one thing make sense simplify __declspec part, can this:

#ifdef _win32 #define dllexport __declspec(dllexport)  #else #define dllexport #endif  class dllexport aptest {     // ... }; 

you're not making life simpler writing class( aptest ) , make harder others understand. no.