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Converting variants with only constant constructors to integers

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Date:	-- (:)
From:	W Dan Meyer <wojciech.meyer@g...>
Subject:	Re: [Caml-list] Converting variants with only constant constructors to integers

bluestorm <bluestorm.dylc@gmail.com> writes:

> Beware that "%identity" is an unsafe feature that breaks all safety guarantees
> if used badly.

Yes %identity is another solution. Although as safe as Obj.magic.
Sorry about posting code in the previous post.

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