Function float_as_int

Source/astcenc_vecmathlib_avx2_8.h:1001–1004

* @brief Return a float value as an integer bit pattern (i.e. no conversion). * * It is a common trick to convert floats into integer bit patterns, perform * some bit hackery based on knowledge they are IEEE 754 layout, and then * convert them back again. This is the first half of that flip. */

 * convert them back again. This is the first half of that flip.
 */
ASTCENC_SIMD_INLINE vint8 float_as_int(vfloat8 a)
{
	return vint8(_mm256_castps_si256(a.m));
}

/**
 * @brief Return a integer value as a float bit pattern (i.e. no conversion).