Nested Record Pattern Matching in R14A

[Brian Williams]

I converted a small search algorithm project to use the new nested
record syntax in R14A.
My records are:
-record(state, {yard_state}).
-record(solution_state, {state = #state{}, moves, depth}).
-record(astar_solution_state, {solution_state = #solution_state{}, fvalue}).

I was able to use a line like this to access a field in the nested record:
Astar_Solution_State#astar_solution_state.solution_state#solution_state.state

Based on the example in the reference manual, I thought the pattern
for matching the state field would be:

function_call(#astar_solution_state.solution_state#solution_state{state
= State})

However, that gave me "illegal pattern" errors, and after a bit of
fiddling, I got this to work:
#astar_solution_state{solution_state = #solution_state{state = State}}

Is this intended? Or a bug?

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Brian E. Williams
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