Re: Index of highest value

[Andrew Johnson <anj@aps.anl.gov>]

Lawrence T. Hoff wrote:
...
> 	I.e. I realize that I can find the highest "goodness
> factor" via a SEL record. As far as I know, that can provide
> the highest value, but not which input that value came form.

Good point/problem.

> Suggestions?

How about creating your own modified version of the SEL record with slight 
modification to the code: In the calculation for SELECT_HIGH (and probably 
for SELECT_LOW as well for symmetry) have it set psel->seln=i as well as 
recording the highest value.  Then you can read the SELN field to find the 
index you want.

We probably ought to make this change in the Base version of the selRecord 
as it seems like a common kind of issue, but I don't know how many 
existing databases it might break so I'd welcome any feedback positive or 
negative on the suggestion.

- Andrew
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