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Subject: Re: CMPLX vs a+bi values
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beej@beej.us (Beej) writes:

> Time for another esoteric question!
>
> ----------
>
> #include <complex.h>
>
> double complex a = CMPLX(1, 2);
> double complex b = 1 + 2*I;
>
> ----------
>
> They compare equal, of course.
>
> Are there any differences between the two values, i.e. whether or
> not CMPLX() is used?  [...]

I have some comments on this question.  First though I am
curious to know if you read my response to your question
about floodfill.