date_time::gregorian techniques

From: Martin (yg-boost-users_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-10-21 04:21:18

I have a question about usage. Say i have a date such as

using namespace boost::gregorian;
date vl_Date_date(2002, Feb, 03);

I would like to define a date_period such that the date is within that
period. But further I would like this period to cover exactly the month in
which the date exists. I had a look at some of the examples etc but could
not see a stright forward way of doing this. Is it just me?

Also, if i have a date_period object, how do i find out the duration of the
period?

Thanks for any help, Martin.