Static variable error

[Altera_Forum]

hey 

 I have a error when I write the static variable in kernel function. Here is a simple example. " void funA() {  static int b = 0; }  void kernel fun(__global int *a) {  funA(); } "  Don't I use the "static" in opencl kernel ?  regards.,

[Altera_Forum]

My question is why the static variable is required?

[Altera_Forum]

The OpenCL language specification does not allow static variables. See Section 6.8.f "The extern, static, auto and register storage-class specifiers are notsupported." 

   --- Quote Start ---  hey  I have a error when I write the static variable in kernel function. Here is a simple example. " void funA() {  static int b = 0; }  void kernel fun(__global int *a) {  funA(); } "  Don't I use the "static" in opencl kernel ?  regards.,  --- Quote End ---  

[Altera_Forum]

You can however define constant data at file scope: 

  __constant int b = 0; void funA() { // Access b here } void kernel fun(__global int *a) { funA(); }