[Numpy-tickets] [NumPy] #630: If float('123.45') works, so should numpy.float32('123.45')

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#630: If float('123.45') works, so should numpy.float32('123.45')
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 Reporter:  AndrewStraw  |        Owner:  somebody
     Type:  defect       |       Status:  new     
 Priority:  normal       |    Milestone:          
Component:  numpy.core   |      Version:  none    
 Severity:  normal       |   Resolution:          
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Comment (by stefan):

 Note to self: Float64 is the Python float, which can be constructed from a
 string.  Float32 is instantiated in PyArray_Scalar (arrayobject.c:1332),
 which doesn't (yet) support this.

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