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IDL Internals: Variables
IDL Internals: Variables
This section discusses the following topics:
IDL and Internal Variables
The IDL_VARIABLE Structure
Scalar Variables
Array Variables
Structure Variables
Heap Variables
Temporary Variables
Creating an Array from Existing Data
Getting Dynamic Memory
Accessing Variable Data
Copying Variables
Storing Scalar Values
Obtaining the Name of a Variable
Looking Up Main Program Variables
Looking Up Variables in Current Scope
IDL Online Help (March 06, 2007)