| Re: RFC 1: Common functions for beginners [message #35204 is a reply to message #35080] |
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Paul Van Delst[1]
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Matt Feinstein wrote:
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> On Wed, 14 May 2003 15:39:23 -0700, Ed Wright <ed.wright@jpl.nasa.gov>
> wrote:
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>> To: IDL guri
>> From: Ed Wright
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>> I have a request for comments (just like the IETF).
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>> I learned the basics of IDL use and programming over a long time interval
>> while writing the magnum opus of dlms. Rather than have new users repeat my
>> learning process, I'd like your suggestions for the twenty or so most common
>> IDL functions a new user should understand.
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>> I mean most basic-most used. Open file, read numbers, plot numbers, write
>> text, close file.
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>> As always,
>> Ed Wright
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> Some things I learned the hard way:
> 0. The 'where am I' and 'what am I doing here' functions CD, ? , PRINT
> 1. Always use the /GET_LUN flag
Since we're dealing with absolutes here, let me suggest a correction:
1. Always use the GET_LUN _procedure_
paulv
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