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2.4 Determining whether a File Is an HDF File: Hishdf/hishdff

The Hishdf routine is used to determine whether the file filename is an HDF file. The Hishdf syntax is as follows:

C:		status = Hishdf(filename)
FORTRAN:	status = hishdff(filename)
This routine returns a value of TRUE (or 1) if if the file is an HDF file or FALSE (or 0) otherwise.

TABLE 2E Hishdf/hishdff Parameter List
Routine Name

[Return Type]

(FORTRAN-77)
Parameter
Parameter Type
Description
C
FORTRAN-77
Hishdf

[intn]

(hishdff)
filename
char*
character*(*)
Filename



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HDF User's Guide - 05/19/99, NCSA HDF Development Group.