Function Reference: H5A.open

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oct-hdf5: attr_id = H5A.open (obj_id, name, aapl_id)

Open an existing attribute, name, that is attached to an object specified by an object identifier, obj_id.

The attribute access property list, aapl_id, is currently unused and should be 'H5P_DEFAULT'.

This function, must be called before an attribute can be accessed for any further purpose, including reading, writing, or any modification.

The attribute identifier attr_id returned by this function must be released with H5A.close or resource leaks will develop. See original function at https://portal.hdfgroup.org/display/HDF5/H5A_OPEN.

See also: H5A.close

Source Code: H5A.open