Challenges_Using_HDF5_and_Java

This article details several technical challenges (and their solutions) encountered during the development of NiCE plugins that utilize HDF5 and HDF5 Java libraries.

• Writing a String Attribute to a Group's Metadata
• Reading a String Attribute from a Group's Metadata
• HDFView and Viewing String Datatypes
• Writing to Compound Datasets
• Why is my H5File Empty?

Writing a String Attribute to a Group's Metadata

The example below lists the proper way to write an Attribute to the metadata of a Group or its subclass H5Group. This method could not be loctaed at the HDF5 website or any associated forums.

Reading a String Attribute from a Group's Metadata

HDFView and Viewing String Datatypes

Writing to Compound Datasets

Why is my H5File Empty?