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# H5G_CREATE

The H5G_CREATE function creates a new empty group and gives it a name.

## Example

See the example under H5F_CREATE.

## Syntax

Result = H5G_CREATE(Loc_id, Name)

## Return Value

Result is the group identifier for the open group; this group identifier should be closed by calling H5G_CLOSE when it is no longer needed.

## Arguments

### Loc_id

An integer giving the identifier of the file or group.

### Name

A string giving the name of the new group.

## Keywords

None

## Version History

6.2 | Introduced

## See Also

H5G_CLOSE