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is_base_and_derived broken in 1.30.0?
by Jeff Muller 15 May '03

15 May '03

Originally posted this on 5/6, but it never showed up. Here goes again... Hi, The following code: const bool isWS = ::boost::is_base_and_derived<std::wstring,std::wstring>::value; sets isWS false with VS.NET 2003 (_MSC_VER=1310) in version 1.30.0 of the libraries. It is correct with version 1.27.0. Thanks, Jeff

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Using the Python interpreter
by dima_mouromtsev 15 May '03

15 May '03

Hello All! I've the problem with the next code: class MyWindow { ... MyWindow() {} ~MyWindow() {} MyOperation() { Py_Initialize(); handle<> main_module(borrowed(PyImport_AddModule("__main__"))); handle<> namespace(borrowed(PyModule_GetDict(main_module.get()))); try { handle<>(PyRun_String("hello = file('c:\\hello.txt', 'w')\n" "hello.write('Hello world!')\n" "hello.close()", Py_file_input, namespace.get(), namespace.get())); } catch(error_already_set) { ... } Py_Finalize(); } }; When I start this code, that's all right. If I move Py_Finalize() to destructor, the program work, but when I close the program an exeption rise (Py_FatalError("UNREF invalid object")). Next, I exclude Boost classes: ... MyOperation() { PyObject* dict = PyModule_GetDict(PyImport_AddModule("__main__")); PyRun_String("hello = file('c:\\hello.txt', 'w')\n" "hello.write('Hello world!')\n" "hello.close()", Py_file_input, dict, dict); } So the program work well and there is no exeptions at exit. What is my problem? How can I use Boost in right way? Please Help Thanks Dima

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shared_from_this from a destructor
by ostware 15 May '03

15 May '03

(This message is also posted on sourceforge. Please forgive the double posting, but I am still unfamiliar with the community...) version: boost 1.30.0 library: smart pointers I am using the boost::enable_shared_from_this base class from the smart pointer library to implement shared_from_this in my classes. I was amazed to find this class, after hours of thashing trying even to figure out the very problem it solves. So, first off, thanks to the boosters. My problem is that shared_from_this() throws boost::bad_weak_ptr if called from my class's destructor. Is this a design decision? a bug? am I misreading a class requirement? The problem (if it is one...) is that sp_counted_base::release() decrements use_count_ before calling dispose(). Then when my class calls shared_from_this from its destructor (via dispose()), sp_counted_base::add_ref fails (use_count == 0) and throws boost::bad_weak_ptr. I would suggest either setting use_count_ after dispose(), or clarifying in the docs that shared_from_this can't be called from a destructor. (... which would send me back to the drawing board to solve my problem) It would also be handy to have an exception less version of share_from_this which justs returns a null shared_ptr. Thanks for any help. ... Michael Ost Something like this (warning: uncompiled, untested!) ... class T : public enable_shared_from_this { public: T() {} ~T() { shared_ptr<T> ptr = shared_from_this(); // trouble: exception, can't get a shared_ptr } }; main() { shared_ptr<T> ptr = shared_ptr(new T()); ptr.reset(); }

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? Using std::max_element() on a multi_array
by Neil Mackie 15 May '03

15 May '03

I'm looking for advice on using std::max_element() with boost::multi_array. When passing a multi_array to max_element() I was expecting to get an iterator referring to the largest element in return. However my compiler tells me the iterator refers to a sub_array<class RAClass::RAPoint,1> instead, and I don't know why or what to do about it. Its clear that inexperience with multi_array and max_element() is the cause. Is anyone able to shed some light on the subject? Details: ―--- .h file ―--- namespace RAClass { typedef boost::multi_array<RAPoint,2> CELL_TABLE; CELL_TABLE* m_cells; ―--- .cpp file ―--- CELL_TABLE::iterator e = std::max_element(m_cells->begin(),m_cells->end(), RAPoint::lower); // RAPoint::lower() compares two RAPoints int height = e->getHeight(); ―--- compiler output ―--- getHeight' : is not a member of 'sub_array<class RAClass::RAPoint,1>' TIA Neil (J Mackie). By the end of this year the Radiocommunications Agency and all responsibility for regulating the radio spectrum and communications services will become part of Ofcom - the new converged regulator for the communications sector. See the Ofcom transitional website at www.Ofcom.org.uk for more details.

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BGL - misc problems encountered
by Chuck Messenger 14 May '03

14 May '03

I've been testing out the BGL, and have found some small problems. Is this a good forum to post these? If not, please set me straight. I have in mind to post more of these -- in the interest of helping iron out the library. Maybe the developer list would be more appropriate? Or a BGL-specific list, if one exists...? Problem 1: In the documentation, under "Using adjacency_list", subsection "Custom Edge Properties", it shows a method for declaring a custom property tag: > struct flow_t { > typedef edge_property_tag kind; > }; > > struct capacity_t { > typedef edge_property_tag kind; > }; It goes on to say that an alternative method is this: > enum edge_myflow_t { edge_myflow }; > enum edge_mycapacity_t { edge_mycapacity }; > > namespace boost { > BOOST_INSTALL_PROPERTY(edge, myflow); > BOOST_INSTALL_PROPERTY(edge, mycapacity); > } In the rest of the code included in the documentation, it uses the first method. Finally, it says: > The file edge_property.cpp shows the complete source code for this example. However, the code in edge_property.cpp is completely different -- using the second method rather than the first. So, at a minimum, the final sentence is wrong. I suggest the alternative methods should both be shown in the sample code. I made the necessary changes to edge_property.cpp -- here's the diff (against Boost release 1.30.0): 78a79,88 > #define ALTERNATE // comment this out to see an alternate method > > #ifdef ALTERNATE > struct flow_t { > typedef edge_property_tag kind; > }; > struct capacity_t { > typedef edge_property_tag kind; > }; > #else 86c96 < --- > #endif 95c105,109 < property_map<Graph, edge_mycapacity_t>::const_type --- > #ifdef ALTERNATE > typename property_map<Graph, capacity_t>::const_type capacity = get(capacity_t(), G); > typename property_map<Graph, flow_t>::const_type flow = get(flow_t(), G); > #else > typename property_map<Graph, edge_mycapacity_t>::const_type 97c111 < property_map<Graph, edge_myflow_t>::const_type --- > typename property_map<Graph, edge_myflow_t>::const_type 98a113 > #endif 125a141,145 > #ifdef ALTERNATE > typedef property<capacity_t, int> Cap; > typedef property<flow_t, int, Cap> Flow; > typedef adjacency_list<vecS, vecS, bidirectionalS, no_property, Flow> Graph; > #else 129a150 > #endif 163a185,188 > #ifdef ALTERNATE > property_map<Graph, flow_t>::type > flow = get(flow_t(), G); > #else 165a191 > #endif Problem 2: edge_proprety.cpp, as included in Boost release 1.30.0, generates warnings under gcc 3.2.2, since it is missing a couple of typenames. Here's the needed patch: 95c95 < property_map<Graph, edge_mycapacity_t>::const_type --- > typename property_map<Graph, edge_mycapacity_t>::const_type 97c97 < property_map<Graph, edge_myflow_t>::const_type --- > typename property_map<Graph, edge_myflow_t>::const_type - Chuck

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RE: [Boost-Users] Re: find_if and calling a member function
by Tom Matelich 14 May '03

14 May '03

> From: Russell Hind [mailto:yg-boost-users@gmane.org] > > Tom Matelich wrote: > > > > 1) write your own algorithm find_if_equal, then you only > need one bind (~10 > > lines of code separate from your call) > > This is what I was looking for, and I was really wondering (although > didn't say it) if there were such a thing in boost already. > I haven't > found one, but there are quite a few bits of boost I'm not > familiar with > yet. > I don't think boost has any extra general algorithms laying around, unless they're hiding in the details directories. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this message and/or attachment(s) may contain confidential information of Zetec, Inc. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender by return email. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Question regarding boolalpha and lexical_cast for 1.30.0
by Paul Wendt 14 May '03

14 May '03

Hello, I'm trying to get lexical_cast to convert a std::string to bool; I realize that this is done with normal IOStreams by using boolalpha. Is there a way to do this with lexical_cast? I saw some old posts in the archives and they were apparently with older code bases because I was unable to get their code snippets to work properly [either that or my compiler is messed up :)]. For reference, I use Visual Studio .NET 2002. Thank you very much for any assistance in advance. --Paul

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RE: [Boost-Users] indentation vs. braces
by Ben Hutchings 14 May '03

14 May '03

Ryan Barrett <rbarrett(a)stanford.edu> wrote: <snip> > incidentally - and this is *way* off-topic - python's control flow is > defined by indentation. iirc, it works just like you'd want. > > however, i should offer the disclaimer that that's pretty much all i > know about python, other than the fact that ESR likes it: <snip> Some people would consider the ESR association a flaw, but that's going way off-topic. However, I do know about Python and would recommend pretty much all programmers to have a look at it.

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RE: [Boost-Users] find_if and calling a member function
by Tom Matelich 14 May '03

14 May '03

Define easier :) Not to be picky, but how little do you expect to have to type? 1) write your own algorithm find_if_equal, then you only need one bind (~10 lines of code separate from your call) 2) write a functor, ObjectNameCompare (less than 15 lines of code separate from your call) > -----Original Message----- > From: Russell Hind [mailto:yg-boost-users@gmane.org] > Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 9:31 AM > To: boost-users(a)yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Boost-Users] find_if and calling a member function > > > I have an object that has a member get_name which returns a > string. I > have a collection of these objects and would like to find one with a > particular name. I am currently using find_if, equal and bind > > find_if(objects.begin(), objects.end(), > bind(equal_to<string>(), name, bind(&object::get_name, _1))); > > Given Lambda doesn't compile under BCB6, is there an easier way to do > this rather than having to make up 2 bind statements? > > Thanks > > Russell > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > ---------------------~--> > Rent DVDs Online - Over 14,500 titles. > No Late Fees & Free Shipping. > Try Netflix for FREE! > http://us.click.yahoo.com/YoVfrB/XP.FAA/uetFAA/EbFolB/TM > -------------------------------------------------------------- > -------~-> > > Info: <http://www.boost.org> > Wiki: <http://www.crystalclearsoftware.com/cgi-bin/boost_wiki/wiki.pl> > Unsubscribe: <mailto:boost-users-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com> > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this message and/or attachment(s) may contain confidential information of Zetec, Inc. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender by return email. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Test message from moderator
by Jim.Hyslop 13 May '03

13 May '03

My apologies for the noise, I'm trying to resolve some problems experienced by some users of this list. -- Jim Hyslop Moderator, Boost-users(a)yahoogroups.com

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