HDF_HDF2IDLTYPE

This function converts an HDF data type code into an IDL variable type code. See the IDL SIZE function and tables 3-2 through 3-4 in Scientific Data Formats for actual values.

Examples

PRINT, HDF_HDF2IDLTYPE( 6 )

Syntax

Result = HDF_HDF2IDLTYPE( hdftypecode )

Return Value

Returns the IDL variable type code (See SIZE). A return value of zero means the type could not be mapped.

Arguments

hdftypecode

An HDF data type code (long).

Keywords

None

Version History

5.2	Introduced