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What is the definition of "OST"? ( as in OST_LoadCasesWind )

Anonymous — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 15:32:50 GMT

Re: What is the definition of "OST"? ( as in OST_LoadCasesWind )

arnostlobel — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:22:39 GMT

Not that it is of any significant importance, but the OST in the category enumerations stands for Object STyle.

Re: What is the definition of "OST"? ( as in OST_LoadCasesWind )

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Re: What is the definition of "OST"? ( as in OST_LoadCasesWind )

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:13:22 GMT

Thanks. I'm with you on the wanting to know what the acronyms are. I figure that if it was worth writing it is worth understanding. If the use of OST is that insignificant, they should change it to a WTF parameter or delete the use in the code, but it's probably useful in keeping track of the data flow and therefore has significance.

Re: What is the definition of "OST"? ( as in OST_LoadCasesWind )

arnostlobel — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:08:30 GMT

The use of the OST enum (the values) is important, naturally; It is the name of the acronym that is of no particular importance. We could change the names if we decide so, but I have a feeling it might angry quite a few programmers if we do. That is why it is kept the way it has been since day one.