J3/04-409r1 Date: 08 Nov 2004 To: J3 From: Rob James Subject: Interpretation request, commas in complex namelist output NUMBER: F03/0028 TITLE: Commas in complex namelist output KEYWORDS: Namelist, complex formatting, comma, semicolon DEFECT TYPE: Errata STATUS: J3 consideration in progress QUESTION: The 7th paragraph in 10.9.2 for list directed output says: "Complex constants are enclosed in parentheses with a separator between the real and imaginary parts, each produced as defined above for real constants. The separator is a comma if the decimal edit mode is POINT; it is a semicolon if the decimal edit mode is COMMA." There are similar words in most other places where complex formatting is described. The second paragraph of 10.10.1.3 Namelist group object list items says: "When the next effective item is of type complex, the input form of the input value consists of a left parenthesis followed by an ordered pair of numeric input fields separated by a comma and followed by a right parenthesis. " Other places correctly describe namelist complex output as having a separator, either a comma or a semicolon, depending on the decimal edit mode. Should the namelist version be reworded to say "comma or semicolon"? ANSWER: Yes. Edits are supplied to correct this oversight. EDITS: All edits refer to 04-007. [244:29] Replace "comma" with "separator". [244:30] Before "The first", add the following sentence: The separator is a comma if the decimal edit mode is POINT; it is a semicolon if the decimal edit mode is COMMA. [244:32] Replace "comma" with "separator". [244:33] Replace "comma" with "separator". SUBMITTED BY: Dick Hendrickson HISTORY: 04-409 m170 Submitted 04-409 m170 Answer provided