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# HDF_IDL2HDFTYPE

This function converts an IDL variable type code into an HDF data type code. See the IDL SIZE function and tables 3-2 through 3-4 in Scientific Data Formats for actual values.

## Examples

iType = SIZE(5.0d,/TYPE)

PRINT, HDF_IDL2HDFTYPE( iType )

## Syntax

Result = HDF_IDL2HDFTYPE( idltypecode )

## Return Value

Returns the HDF data type code. A return value of zero means the type could not be mapped.

## Arguments

### idltypecode

An IDL variable type code (long).

## Keywords

None

## Version History

5.2 | Introduced

## See Also

HDF_HDF2IDLTYPE