Floating point and math precision

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aylwyn (Posted 2008) [#1]

Hi all I'm writing a little program and I need calculations accurate to the 9th decimal at least. I noticed that floating point operation aren't very accurate with BlitzMax. Can anyone explain me why and a possible workaround, if there's any? thanks

Volker (Posted 2008) [#2]

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Htbaa (Posted 2008) [#3]

Brucey has a precision math module. Mapm Module

aylwyn (Posted 2008) [#4]

Believe me, I searched before posting.... sorry and thanks

ImaginaryHuman (Posted 2008) [#5]

use doubles?