Converting OCaml to F#: Converting OCaml open_box and close_box to F#
f#, ocaml
Solution
Is there an F# module that is functionally equivalent?
No.
If not, without having to convert portions of the OCaml format module, what are quick and simple replacement functions?
Nothing beyond `printf`. However, I had to translate the `Format` module from OCaml to F# recently and it only took a couple of hours.
Problem
I am converting several modules based on OCaml to F# and ran into the OCaml print formatting functions open_box and close_box from the OCaml format module. After reading about the concept of a printing box, it makes sense but seems like it needs a lot of work behind the scenes to implement. Is there an F# module that is functionally equivalent? If not, without having to convert portions of the OCaml format module, what are quick and simple replacement functions? EDIT Jack has a version as part of OCaml Format at FSharpx.Compatibility.OCaml.Format.Format.fs I havent' tested it, but it is the most compelete version I have found at present.