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diff --git a/generic/tcl.h b/generic/tcl.h
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--- a/generic/tcl.h
+++ b/generic/tcl.h
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
* See the file "license.terms" for information on usage and redistribution
* of this file, and for a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
*
- * RCS: @(#) $Id: tcl.h,v 1.158 2003/06/09 22:48:32 andreas_kupries Exp $
+ * RCS: @(#) $Id: tcl.h,v 1.159 2003/07/16 22:03:52 hobbs Exp $
*/
#ifndef _TCL
@@ -2186,15 +2186,32 @@ typedef struct Tcl_Parse {
/*
* The maximum number of bytes that are necessary to represent a single
- * Unicode character in UTF-8.
- */
+ * Unicode character in UTF-8. The valid values should be 3 or 6 (or
+ * perhaps 1 if we want to support a non-unicode enabled core).
+ * If 3, then Tcl_UniChar must be 2-bytes in size (UCS-2). (default)
+ * If 6, then Tcl_UniChar must be 4-bytes in size (UCS-4).
+ * At this time UCS-2 mode is the default and recommended mode.
+ * UCS-4 is experimental and not recommended. It works for the core,
+ * but most extensions expect UCS-2.
+ */
+#ifndef TCL_UTF_MAX
#define TCL_UTF_MAX 3
+#endif
/*
* This represents a Unicode character. Any changes to this should
* also be reflected in regcustom.h.
*/
+#if TCL_UTF_MAX > 3
+ /*
+ * unsigned int isn't 100% accurate as it should be a strict 4-byte
+ * value (perhaps wchar_t). 64-bit systems may have troubles. The
+ * size of this value must be reflected correctly in regcustom.h.
+ */
+typedef unsigned int Tcl_UniChar;
+#else
typedef unsigned short Tcl_UniChar;
+#endif
/* TIP #59: The following structure is used in calls
* 'Tcl_RegisterConfig' to provide the system with the embedded