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Allowing Imperial Input to an Integer Database
I need to add a reversible input routine for a database containing metric integer values in the range 0-9999mm. There is no possibility of storing FP values, as this would impact on many other functions.
Input will be in the form "23 3/16". I cannot use a direct multiple, because
values are held as integers, and would not reverse back (lack of accuracy).
I have thought of mapping 160 1/16ths to 254mmm by look up table, as this would reverse, but there is a possibilty of using 1/32 accuracy. This will mean 320 1/32ths against 254 mm, which is not reversible as there would be multiple possibilities.
Has anyone solved this previously?
Input will be in the form "23 3/16". I cannot use a direct multiple, because
values are held as integers, and would not reverse back (lack of accuracy).
I have thought of mapping 160 1/16ths to 254mmm by look up table, as this would reverse, but there is a possibilty of using 1/32 accuracy. This will mean 320 1/32ths against 254 mm, which is not reversible as there would be multiple possibilities.
Has anyone solved this previously?
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