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Subject: Re: [boost] [convert] Now with Boost.Parameter interface.
From: Vladimir Batov (batov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-05-08 18:47:31


> Scott McMurray wrote:
> ...
> I really don't like the idea of global state for this.

I agree.

> Making reusable "format packs" would be nice, though. Perhaps
> instances of the convert class should be allowed, so you could do
> something like this?
>
> convert<int> myconvert((locale_ = new_locale, throw_ = true));
> int i = myconvert.from(str1, 0);
> int j = myconvert.from(str1, 0);

Yes, that seems very sensible and seemingly straightforward with
Boost.Parameter argument packs. I'll try playing and implementing the idea.

Thanks,
V.


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