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Re: HDF_VD_WRITE for string data [message #62874 is a reply to message #62871]

Tue, 14 October 2008 05:44

David Fanning
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Brian writes:

> I'm attempting to add string data to VDATA. I've been mixing data
> types using the HDF_PACKDATA function (float and long in example
> below), but can't get the string type to work. Instead of "Test" I get
> a 4 byte value.

I'm guessing that if you applied the String function to
those four bytes that the string "Test" would miraculously
appear. This is similar to writing secret notes in lemon
juice. Hold the blank paper near a flame and your lover's
note miraculously appears!!

Cheers,

David

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Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")

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		Re: HDF_VD_WRITE for string data By: Brian on Tue, 14 October 2008 06:13
		Re: HDF_VD_WRITE for string data By: David Fanning on Tue, 14 October 2008 05:44
		Re: HDF_VD_WRITE for string data By: David Fanning on Tue, 14 October 2008 06:29

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