(j3.2006) C713 question

[Bill Long]

Van Snyder wrote:
> C713 at [09-007r2:155:4 7.2.1.1] says that the <variable> in an
> <assignment-stmt> cannot be a whole assumed-size array.
>
> It would seem to be OK in the case of defined assignment.
>   

Not of the defined assignment subroutine is elemental.  You still have 
the problem of not knowing the actual size of the array.

> Did we intend this?
>   

I assume so.  Even if the defined assignment subroutine has array 
arguments, how do you declare the argument in the subroutine - as 
assumed-size again?  Just transferred the problem to a new place. 
Otherwise, I don't know how you would decide on the size of the array.

Cheers,
Bill

> Does this need to be decided by an interp, or would applying it only for
> intrinsic assignment be a simple new feature?
>
> Van Snyder
>
>
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