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Could sprintf be replaced with snprintf?
by McGrath, Justin M 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

I am using some Boost libraries in a code base that does not want any use of sprintf. An automatic test flags any calls to it or vsprintf. Is it possible to replace all uses of sprintf with snprintf? I really doubt there are actually any security issues here, but I'm hoping this wouldn't be too difficult or cause any problems other than the effort to do it. Cheers, Justin

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[Boost.Test] Saving Context Information for Failed Test Cases
by Bingtao Yin 16 Nov '23

16 Nov '23

I am a user of Boost.Test, and I am currently looking for a way to record some context information when dealing with failed test cases. Specifically, I would like to save certain variables to a file to facilitate debugging Could you please advise on any methods or recommendations within Boost.Test to fulfill this requirement? Are there any best practices or example code snippets that you could share? Thank you very much for your assistance! Best regards,

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Re: [Boost-users] Problem with named_mutex on Windows
by David C. Partridge 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

I just realised it's not hanging - it's thrown an interprocess exception. I have revised my code to capture and report on that. I will let you know what it says. David From: David C. Partridge <david.partridge(a)perdrix.co.uk> Sent: 13 November 2023 14:16 To: 'boost-users(a)lists.boost.org' <boost-users(a)lists.boost.org> Subject: Problem with named_mutex on Windows I have a user reporting that the following code in my application's main() hangs unless he uses "Run as Adminstrator": ZTRACE_RUNTIME("Checking Mutex"); bip::named_mutex dssMutex{ bip::open_or_create, "DeepSkyStacker.Mutex.UniqueID.12354687" }; bip::scoped_lock<bip::named_mutex> lk(dssMutex, bip::defer_lock); const bool firstInstance{ lk.try_lock() }; ZTRACE_RUNTIME(" firstInstance: %s", firstInstance ? "true" : "false"); The trace shows "Checking mutex" and then it all stops. Is my code in error and if so what do I need to change? If not, how can I determine what the problem is? On a related issue: I think that this is C++ Exception safe, as the mutex will be unlocked and deleted. However, if a C exception occurs then how should I clean up? Is the named_mutex persistent over reboots? If so, where is it held (in case I need to do a manual cleanup). Many thanks David

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Problem with named_mutex on Windows
by David C. Partridge 13 Nov '23

13 Nov '23

I have a user reporting that the following code in my application's main() hangs unless he uses "Run as Adminstrator": ZTRACE_RUNTIME("Checking Mutex"); bip::named_mutex dssMutex{ bip::open_or_create, "DeepSkyStacker.Mutex.UniqueID.12354687" }; bip::scoped_lock<bip::named_mutex> lk(dssMutex, bip::defer_lock); const bool firstInstance{ lk.try_lock() }; ZTRACE_RUNTIME(" firstInstance: %s", firstInstance ? "true" : "false"); The trace shows "Checking mutex" and then it all stops. Is my code in error and if so what do I need to change? If not, how can I determine what the problem is? On a related issue: I think that this is C++ Exception safe, as the mutex will be unlocked and deleted. However, if a C exception occurs then how should I clean up? Is the named_mutex persistent over reboots? If so, where is it held (in case I need to do a manual cleanup). Many thanks David

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Optimizing serialization of std containers
by Gidi Gal 05 Nov '23

05 Nov '23

Hello, Are there any settings or additional code required to optimize the serialization of std containers ? I serialize a nested container: std::vector<std::deque<int>>. The max size of each deque entry is 20. I include boost/serialization/deque.hpp and boost/serialization/vector.hpp and I serialize the container in the following way: std::ofstream ofs(outFileName); boost::archive::binary_oarchive oa(ofs); oa << data; I created data with 10600 integers in the deque. The size of the serialized output file is 54493. Now, I test an alternate serialization. I serialized the size of the vector and then per each entry I serialize its size, which cannot be more than 20, so char is enough for that, next I serialize the integers in this entry. The size of the serialized output file is 43484. Is there a way to achieve better results for the default serialization ? Thanks, Gidi

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why diagnostic_information is std::exception::what: Unknown exception
by Bernard 30 Oct '23

30 Oct '23

greetings kind regards may i please inquire how not to obtain "std::exception::what: Unknown exception" from diagnosic_inforumation() . my meaning is to inquire how to obtain as per example on boost web page https://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_83_0/libs/exception/doc/tutorial_diagnosti… output : "std::exception::what: example_io error" id est where did "example_io error" come from as neither boost::exception nor std:::exception accept constructor string arguments . please my code below . thank you kindly #include "stl" // #includes all stl #include files #include "boost\exception\all.hpp" using namespace std; struct ceXception : virtual boost::exception, virtual std::exception { using this_type = ceXception; ceXception() {} auto what() { cerr << __FUNCSIG__ << endl; return string("return from " + string(__FUNCSIG__)); } template<typename charType> friend std::basic_ostream<charType>& operator<<(std::basic_ostream<charType>& _ostream, const this_type&) { cerr << "to cerr from " << __FUNCSIG__ << endl; _ostream << "to ostream from " << __FUNCSIG__ << endl; return _ostream; } }; void foo() { try { BOOST_THROW_EXCEPTION(ceXception()); } catch (ceXception& e) { cerr << boost::diagnostic_information(e); } } int main() { foo(); return 0; }

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Async review scheduled for September 22, 2023 - October 2, 2023
by Mateusz Loskot 07 Sep '23

07 Sep '23

Hi, Following request from Nial and Klemens, we have scheduled new round of the Async review for September 22, 2023 - October 2, 2023 https://www.boost.org/community/review_schedule.html Best regards, -- Mateusz Loskot, on behalf of the Review Wizards

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Error LNK1104 cannot open file 'boost_unit_test_framework-vc143-mt-x64-1_82.lib' cal_data_gain_pwr_test C:\Users\mushtaq.syed\Downloads\uhd-master\host\build\tests\LINK 1
by Mushtaq A. Syed, Ph.D. 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

Hi: My project uses the Boost library. I have installed C:\Program Files\Boost\boost_1_82_0. I also built using the bootstrap and .\b2 commands from the command window. This was because all the libboost libraries in C:\Program Files\Boost\boost_1_82_0\stage\lib were missing. Now when I build my code using Visual Studio 2022, I am getting the above error. I searched my Boost root folder and cannot find boost_unit_test_framework-vc143-mt-x64-1_82.lib; however, I do see libboost_unit_test_framework-vc143-mt-x64-1_82.lib and other libboost libraries but not a single boost library. I don’t know why it is looking for boost_unit_test_framework-vc143-mt-x64-1_82.lib and not libboost_unit_test_framework-vc143-mt-x64-1_82.lib. Could you please help resolve this? Thanks a lot! Cheers, Mushtaq ---------------------------- Mushtaq Syed, Ph.D. Principal Digital Signal Processing Engineer Verus Research [cid:image5fd716.JPG@ebfac5a4.47a0da54]<http://> Direct 505-396-7109 Cell 408-514-7821 6100 Uptown Blvd NE, Suite 260 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 verusresearch.net ---------------------------- NOTICE: This electronic mail message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This message, together with any attachment, may contain sensitive or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, retention, copying, disclosure, or distribution of said email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please (1) immediately advise the sender by reply email message and (2) delete all copies of this message

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Quadmath.h not found for float128 arm64 rocky linux
by David Frank 25 Aug '23

25 Aug '23

When compile with boost float128 on arm64 rocky linux, i got a failure of missing quadmath.h Thanks.

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[Compiler] Boost compatibility in a untested compiler version
by Kankanamge, Gimhani 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

Hi team, Based on release notes for boost 1.83.0, there is a list of tested compilers (https://www.boost.org/users/history/version_1_83_0.html) But, we are going to use boost 1.83.0 in a different compiler which is not listed here(GCC 8.5.0). In such a case, what is the approach we should use to verify that boost is compatible in our given platform? Thank you. Gimhani Uthpala ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please read these warnings and restrictions: This e-mail transmission is strictly confidential and intended solely for the ordinary user of the e-mail address to which it was addressed. It may contain legally privileged and/or CONFIDENTIAL information. The unauthorised use, disclosure, distribution and/or copying of this e-mail or any information it contains is prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, constitute a criminal offence. If you have received this e-mail in error or are not an intended recipient please inform London Stock Exchange Group (“LSEG”) immediately by return e-mail or telephone 020 7797 1000. LSEG may collect, process and retain your personal information for its business purposes. For more information please see our Privacy Policy. We advise that in keeping with good computing practice the recipient of this e-mail should ensure that it is virus free. We do not accept responsibility for any virus that may be transferred by way of this e-mail. E-mail may be susceptible to data corruption, interception and unauthorised amendment, and we do not accept liability for any such corruption, interception or amendment or any consequences thereof. Calls to London Stock Exchange Group may be recorded to enable LSEG to carry out its regulatory responsibilities. For more details on the LSEG group of companies click here London Stock Exchange Group plc 10 Paternoster Square London EC4M 7LS Registered in England and Wales No 05369106 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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