[boost] variable length class template params(was physical-quantities)

From: Andy Little (andy_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-01-10 06:31:59

"Andy Little" <andy_at_[hidden]> wrote in message
news:btnh38$qt3$1_at_sea.gmane.org...

> Basically 7 dimensions --> 127 (I think) mask possibilities
> If interested Will try to look out the code.
>
> Results in a big header .... but gives fast compile.

Sample demo attached.  VC7.1 only, basically a variable param class template
(Only works on deduced args)
Also have a "lash up" to create a header with all 127 specialisations for
pq.

regards
Andy Little

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