Boost C++ Libraries: Ticket #6553: Boost.Format - format object implicitly converts to string

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mpbecey7gu@… — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:43:04 GMT

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Daryle Walker — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:50:31 GMT

Converting a format object to a string object can be highly convenient, but the two object types aren't conceptually and/or functionally equivalent (or even nearly so). Consider the potential consequences before adding this change. Maybe the conversion operator could use the C++11 "explicit" marker, but I haven't considered if that solution would satisfy anyone.

James E. King, III — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:50:01 GMT

Can you describe the use case for this? Would it put the format string into a string?

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James E. King, III — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 18:33:52 GMT

owner changed from Samuel Krempp to James E. King, III
status new → assigned

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James E. King, III — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 18:35:34 GMT

status assigned → closed
resolution → wontfix

Closing as wontfix, as the request is not specific enough and untouched for 6 years. The existing mechanism has been around for a while and works. If folks want to revive this is can be done on the mailing list and/or github issues.