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### 339. definition of bitmask type restricted to clause 27

Section: 28.4.2 [category.ctype], 16.3.3.3.4 [bitmask.types] Status: CD1 Submitter: Martin Sebor Opened: 2001-09-17 Last modified: 2016-01-28

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Discussion:

The ctype_category::mask type is declared to be an enum in 28.4.2 [category.ctype] with p1 then stating that it is a bitmask type, most likely referring to the definition of bitmask type in 16.3.3.3.4 [bitmask.types], p1. However, the said definition only applies to clause 27, making the reference in 22.2.1 somewhat dubious.

Proposed resolution:

Clarify 17.3.2.1.2, p1 by changing the current text from

> Several types defined in clause 27 are bitmask types. Each bitmask type can be implemented as an enumerated type that overloads certain operators, as an integer type, or as a bitset (20.9.2 [template.bitset]).

to read

> Several types defined in clauses lib.language.support through lib.input.output and Annex D are bitmask types. Each bitmask type can be implemented as an enumerated type that overloads certain operators, as an integer type, or as a bitset (lib.template.bitset).

Additionally, change the definition in 22.2.1 to adopt the same convention as in clause 27 by replacing the existing text with the following (note, in particluar, the cross-reference to 17.3.2.1.2 in 22.2.1, p1):

> 22.2.1 The ctype category [lib.category.ctype]

>     namespace std {
>         class ctype_base {
>         public:
>             typedef T mask;

>             // numeric values are for exposition only.
>             static const mask space = 1 << 0;
>             static const mask print = 1 << 1;
>             static const mask cntrl = 1 << 2;
>             static const mask upper = 1 << 3;
>             static const mask lower = 1 << 4;
>             static const mask alpha = 1 << 5;
>             static const mask digit = 1 << 6;
>             static const mask punct = 1 << 7;
>             static const mask xdigit = 1 << 8;
>             static const mask alnum = alpha | digit;
>             static const mask graph = alnum | punct;
>         };
>     }

> The type `mask` is a bitmask type (16.3.3.3.4 [bitmask.types]).

[Curaçao: The LWG notes that T above should be bold-italics to be consistent with the rest of the standard.]