Re: [boost] Re: multi_array management

From: Phil Austin (paustin_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-01-09 17:05:13

rgarcia1771 writes:
 > 
 > When multi_array is used for non-numerical purposes, a handle-based
 > copy would be unintuitive, especially when considering the semantics
 > of the other standard library containers.  I am under the impression
 > that handle copying is useful primarily for arithmetic operator
 > implementation.  I will give this more thought.
 > 

Just a note that in our applications (satellite image processing)
we really can't afford deep copies (ever) so a handle-based view
of the data would be a high priority for us.  

Regards, Phil

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