freebsd-ports/graphics/hdf5/pkg-descr
Thomas Gellekum 1f164220b2 Import HDF port. HDF is yet another graphics format.
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Submitted by:	Mikhail Teterin <mi@aldan.ziplink.net>
1997-11-03 12:10:43 +00:00

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From HDF's manpage:
hdf - Hierarchical Data Format library
Description:
HDF is a multi-object file format that facilitates the
transfer of various types of scientific data between
machines and operating systems. Machines currently sup-
ported include the Cray, Convex, HP, Vax, Sun, IBM
RS/6000, Silicon Graphics, Macintosh, and IBM PC comput-
ers. HDF allows self-definitions of data content and easy
extensibility for future enhancements or compatibility
with other standard formats. HDF includes Fortran and C
calling interfaces,and utilities to prepare raw image of
data files or for use with other NCSA software. The HDF
library contains interfaces for storing and retrieving
compressed or uncompressed 8-bit and 24-bit raster images
with palettes, n-Dimensional scientific datasets and
binary tables. An interface is also included that allows
arbitray grouping of other HDF objects.
-mi (mi@aldan.ziplink.net)