Re: Multiple iterators for a type

[Jacob Sparre Andersen <jacob@jacob-sparre.dk>]

Lucretia <laguest9000@googlemail.com> writes:

> I want to have a type which is an array of 8 bit values, I want the
> default iterator to be the normal array loop.
>
> But then I want to add more iterators which return different types but
> constructed from the array, i.e. a 32-bit value and a sub-array.
>
> 1. Can this be done on the base type or do I need to create new types
>    from the base type?

It can be done on the base type.

> 2. if 1. can be done, do these iterators all need to be one package or
>    can I put them in child packages?

They can be in child packages.  Or even locally defined in the
subprogram where you use them.

Greetings,

Jacob
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