Method ref_count

source/com_ptr.hpp:39–43

Returns the current COM reference count of the managed object.

	/// Returns the current COM reference count of the managed object.
	/// </summary>
	unsigned long ref_count() const
	{
		assert(_object != nullptr);
		return _object->AddRef(), _object->Release();
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Returns the stored pointer and releases ownership without decreasing the reference count.