[fpc-pascal] Set size limit

[Rolf Grunsky]

On 13-03-09 03:56 PM, Jonas Maebe wrote:
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> On 09 Mar 2013, at 21:52, Daniel Gaspary wrote:
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>> The problem seems to be that TMyEnum has more than 256 elements.
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>> Can I specify such Set with some compiler option ?
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> No.
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>> My fpc is pre 2.6, any change on new versions concerning Sets limits?
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> No.
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> Jonas
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As I recall (it's been almost 30 years since I looked at this) UCSD 
Pascal had a set size of 4096 bits. This was a p-code interpreter. I 
think the 32 bit set size was a result of the original TurboPascal being 
written for the Z-80. UCSD Pascal is long gone, TurboPascal staggers on.

Rolf

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