Re: [Boost-users] case insensitive less_than string comparison

From: Olaf van der Spek (OvdSpek_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-03-02 15:41:17

Pavol Droba wrote:
>>> There is no such a function in string_algo lib. But you can easily use 
>>> std::lexicographical_compare.
>>>
>>> There is a variant with a custom comparison predicate. For that you can use
>>> boost::is_iequal defined in boost/algorithm/string/compare.hpp.
>> But is_iequal only tests for equality, it doesn't provide an ordering of
>> the characters. He's looking for something like is_iless, which I think
>> would be a nice addition too string_algo.
>>
> 
> I see. Sorry about that. Somehow I have overlooked this obvious aspect.
> 
> You are right, such a function can be usefull. I will add it (but it will have
> to wait after the release)

Hi Pavol,

What's the status of this feature?
I've been looking for it too. :)

Olaf