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# GRIB_OPEN

The GRIB_OPEN function opens a GRIB file.

## Examples

See GRIB_GET_VALUES for a general example using the GRIB routines.

## Syntax

Result = GRIB_OPEN(Filename)

## Return Value

Returns the file ID for the GRIB file.

## Arguments

### Filename

A named variable containing the filename string.

## Version History

8.1 | Introduced

## See Also

GRIB_CLOSE