My use-case for fixed-point arithmetic is game development on embedded devices that lack FPUs. Native support for trigonometric functions is something I would definitely want.
On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 01:57:51PM -0500, Soren Holstebroe wrote:
I can see there could be a need for it. However, in my opinion, it would be out of the scope for a fixed point template to accurately and effectively implement trigonometric functions.
Regardless, it's easily something that can be added later, and whenever it's added, it makes sense to put it in a separate header from the class template anyway. I'm sure that at review time, the people who want a useful system now that can be built upon later with extra functions will outvote anyone who would rather hold their breath for something that does everything everyone might want. -- It's so hard to see the Sun with the truth in your eyes. http://surreal.istic.org/ Yellow: it's the new khaki.