Simple array init question

[Graham]

The 1st is what I went for.  Not being able to initialise a 
multidimensional array using the same syntax as a one dimensional array 
seems a bit inconsistent - either a bug or an omission - so I figured 
I'd mention it here.

Thanks.

Chris Nicholson-Sauls wrote:
> In which case you've got two immediate options, and a third option 
> requiring a library.  :)
> 
> Immediate #1 - Use a loop (possibly wrapped in a function) to init the 
> array.
> 
> Immediate #2 - Use a typedef of the array's element type with a custom 
> init value -- unfortunately this is rarely realistic as typedef types 
> are strong in D.
> 
> Library option - Use Cashew (cashew.utils.Array) thusly:
> int[1024][1024] buf = repeat(repeat(5, 1024_U), 1024_U);
> 
> (Admittedly untested, but it should work fine.  Cashew is available from 
> DSource.)
> http://www.dsource.org/projects/cashew
> 
> 
> When it comes right down to it, I actually have to admit to wishing the 
> '[][] = 5' approach worked.  Hm.
> 
> -- Chris Nicholson-Sauls