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[UDUNITS #VLT-428101]: Passing in numbers as units strings has some odd effects
- Subject: [UDUNITS #VLT-428101]: Passing in numbers as units strings has some odd effects
- Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:09:24 -0700
Jim,
> Fair enough. We had this debate at the office, and I initially took
> your position here. However, if I can't convert dimensionless units by
> offset as well it just feels weirdly incomplete. I think it reduces the
> chances that someone would do this on purpose, and therefore it only
> serves as a trap for the unaware.
>
> It may not be worth modifying your code over. I'm planning to modify
> mine to catch this case.
One could always use specifications like "1@10" or "1/10". They're well-defined
and consistent with the dimensionless unit "1".
> Jim
Regards,
Steve Emmerson
Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: VLT-428101
Department: Support UDUNITS
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed