Replacing power sign using dictionaries

[spj101]

The FORM manual states that dictionaries can be used to replace the power sign in an expression. However, I can't seem to get this to work correctly.

The following program:

Symbols x;
#OpenDictionary test
  #add ^:"**"
#CloseDictionary
Local F = x^2;
#UseDictionary test
Print;
.end

Outputs:

F = x^2;

Rather than the expected:

F = x**2;

Is this a bug or am I misunderstanding how to use dictionaries?

[vermaseren]

See answer to #358 Jos

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On 14 Jul 2020, at 20:41, Stephen Jones ***@***.***> wrote: The FORM manual <https://www.nikhef.nl/~form/maindir/documentation/reference/online/online.html#SECTION001400000000000000000> states that dictionaries can be used to replace the power sign in an expression. However, I can't seem to get this to work correctly. The following program: Symbols x; #OpenDictionary test #add ^:"**" #CloseDictionary Local F = x^2; #UseDictionary test Print; .end Outputs: F = x^2; Rather than the expected: F = x**2; Is this a bug or am I misunderstanding how to use dictionaries? — You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#358>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ABJPCEVB7NK4YJSYQERAZFTR3SRGZANCNFSM4OZZINNQ>.

[spj101]

Thankyou @vermaseren for fixing this so quickly! It seems to be working correctly for me.