ID 271222 - Inconsistent use of scientific notation for large numbers

Problem summary:

Katana is inconsistent in its use of scientific notation for large number parameters and attributes.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Create, edit and view a CameraCreate node
2. In the fov field, enter 3e+30 and press enter
   • Observe that the value is displayed in long form
3. Repeat the previous step
   • Observe that the value is displayed in scientific notation.
4. Remove the edit flag, flush caches, then add the edit flag again
   • Observe that the value is displayed in long form.
5. In the first translate field, enter 3e+30 and press enter
   • Observe that the value is displayed in scientific notation
6. In the Scene Graph tab, expand and select /root/world/cam/camera
7. In the Attributes tab:
   • Observe that the geometry.fov attribute is shown in long form
   • Observe that the xform.interactive.translate attribute is shown in scientific notation

Workaround:

No known workaround.

Reproduced versions/platforms:

• 2.5v5

Customer version/platform:

Not supplied