Re: [boost] use string algorithm without <locale> file

From: Pavol Droba (droba_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-08-27 04:07:41

Hi,

Miki wrote:
> Below is my sample code to use boost string algorithm in VS2005, using
> platform Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK.
> 
> {code}
> #define BOOST_NO_STD_LOCALE
> #include <boost/algorithm/string.hpp>
> 
> using namespace std;
> 
> void main(){
> 	vector<string> strList;
> 	string str = "aaa, bbb, ccc";
> 	using namespace boost::algorithm;
> 	split(strList, str, is_any_of(" ,"));
> }
> {code}
> 
> The compilation fails, because Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK
> doesn't have <locale> file.
> 
> I found "boost\algorithm\string\classification.hpp" this file always
> includes <locale> file, even that BOOST_NO_STD_LOCALE is defined
> before.
> 
> Is there any way to use string algorithm without the existence of std
> locale file?

StringAlgo is highly dependant on the std::locales. So there is no
way yo use full functionality without locales.

You may use parts of the library, that are not locale dependant,
like find/replace algorithms, but you will need to include the specific
.hpp files.

Best regards,
Pavol.