[Boost-users] units

Subject: [Boost-users] units
From: Robert Ramey (ramey_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-09-21 18:02:57

I have a program in which there is the notion of consumption rate such as 
m^3/sec, gallons/hour, etc.

I have consumption_rate unit defined in terms of si units.  I read in a 
quanity in gallons/hour and so far so good.
If I display the quantity it is displayed as m^3/sec.  This displays the 
"compound units" as expected - very cool.
All this is OK as far as it goes.  When I try to display the quantity as 
gallons/hour again I have a whole host of
problems.  The attached test fill illustrates the issues.  The only way I've 
been able to do is is by making
a complete end run around the units system itself - sort of self defeating.

I would appreciate insight anyone might be able to offer into this issue.

Robert Ramey

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