[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

20021114:Using udunitsperl: creating a unit.

This archive contains answers to questions sent to Unidata support through mid-2025. Note that the archive is no longer being updated. We provide the archive for reference; many of the answers presented here remain technically correct, even if somewhat outdated. For the most up-to-date information on the use of NSF Unidata software and data services, please consult the Software Documentation first.

  • Subject: 20021114:Using udunitsperl: creating a unit.
  • Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:30:51 -0700
Christopher,

> To: address@hidden
> From: Christopher Haak <address@hidden>
> Subject: Using udunitsperl
> Organization: UCAR/Unidata
> Keywords: 200211141924.gAEJOFL22721

The above message contained the following:

> I have read the perl extension documentation and I am confused as to how to 
> first define a unit.  Do you specify your starting unit with the line, 
> "$unit = UDUNITS::new()"?  If so, how is it used?

I'm on vacation, so my answer will be brief.

Try looking at the "test.pl" file in the "perl/" subdirectory for
examples.

Regards,
Steve Emmerson   <http://www.unidata.ucar.edu>