H5D.get_space

Copy of dataset data space

Syntax

dspace_id = H5D.get_space(dataset_id)

Description

dspace_id = H5D.get_space(dataset_id) returns an identifier for a copy of the data space for a dataset.

Examples

Retrieve the dimensions of an attribute data space.

fid = H5F.open('example.h5');
dset_id = H5D.open(fid,'/g1/g1.1/dset1.1.1');
space = H5D.get_space(dset_id);
[~,dims] = H5S.get_simple_extent_dims(space);
H5S.close(space);
H5D.close(dset_id);
H5F.close(fid);