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# H5_OPEN

The H5_OPEN procedure initializes IDL’s HDF5 library. This procedure is issued automatically by IDL when one of IDL’s HDF5 routines is used.

Note: This routine is provided for diagnostic purposes only. You do not need to use this routine while working with IDL’s HDF5 routines.

## Syntax

H5_OPEN

## Arguments

None

## Keywords

None

## Version History

5.6 | Introduced

## See Also

H5_CLOSE, H5_GET_LIBVERSION