Re: Odd [math] behavior

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2003


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 52783
interpreted = N
texte = I agree and approve. Ordinarily (when programming) we have a choice of integer or floating point math so always being forced to use fp math is a bit tedious. Also, in the past working with the pharmaceutical industry we have used fractions of cents in item pricing, which sounds like you will accommodate in your scheme. I suggest, as an additional option to using a global pref, actually building the option it into the [MATH] context itself. -Chris -----Original Message----- From: Scott Anderson [mailto:sanderson@smithmicro.com] Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 1:15 PM To: WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com Subject: Re: Odd [math] behavior FEEDBACK REQUEST: Given that most WebDNA programmers would not expect to have to deal with those 'fuzzy' low order bits, perhaps we should build in a more user-friendly default precision for the MATH context. Maybe have it controlled via a new WebDNA pref? Any thoughts? ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Odd [math] behavior ( Brian Fries 2003)
  2. Re: Odd [math] behavior ( Glenn Busbin 2003)
  3. Re: Odd [math] behavior ( "Scott Anderson" 2003)
  4. Re: Odd [math] behavior ( John Peacock 2003)
  5. Re: Odd [math] behavior ( Brian Fries 2003)
  6. Re: Odd [math] behavior ( Chris List Recipient 2003)
  7. Re: Odd [math] behavior ( "Scott Anderson" 2003)
I agree and approve. Ordinarily (when programming) we have a choice of integer or floating point math so always being forced to use fp math is a bit tedious. Also, in the past working with the pharmaceutical industry we have used fractions of cents in item pricing, which sounds like you will accommodate in your scheme. I suggest, as an additional option to using a global pref, actually building the option it into the [math] context itself. -Chris -----Original Message----- From: Scott Anderson [mailto:sanderson@smithmicro.com] Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 1:15 PM To: WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com Subject: Re: Odd [math] behavior FEEDBACK REQUEST: Given that most WebDNA programmers would not expect to have to deal with those 'fuzzy' low order bits, perhaps we should build in a more user-friendly default precision for the MATH context. Maybe have it controlled via a new WebDNA pref? Any thoughts? ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Chris List Recipient

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