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From: Stephen Leake <stephen.a.leake.1@gsfc.nasa.gov>
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Subject: Re: Working with Scaled Integers
Date: 16 Oct 2001 10:58:10 -0400
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"Andrew" <mysig@fast.net> writes:

> We are tied to using existing types because our package specs are generated
> by tools.

Hmm. This raises two questions.

1) If the tool writes the code for you, why do you need to
  "understand" it better? I suppose you don't trust the tool; probably
  wise.

2) If the tool claims to be generating Ada code, but is not using
   fixed point types for scaled integers, it is broken. It probably
   also supports C output, but that's no excuse! Time for a new tool.

> 
> 
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> Andrew
> 
> 
> 
> "R. Tim Coslet" <rtcoslet@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> news:3BC8D083.E6503BC3@pacbell.net...
> > Instead of "scaled integers" look at Ada's Fixed Point real types.
> >
> > For "BCD" types use Ada's Decimal types.
> >
> > Andrew wrote:
> >
> > > Developing/maintaining Ada code that processes 1553 bus data. I have a
> basic
> > > understanding of working with scaled integers. But I'd like to learn
> more.
> > > Specifically, working with semi-circles, how to specify data resolution
> > > (LSB), BCD  etc. My understanding in this area is somewhat weak and I
> need
> > > to correct it.
> > >
> > > thanks;
> > >
> > > --------------------------------------------------------------
> > > Andrew
> >
> 

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-- Stephe