The DIALOG_READ_IMAGE function is a graphical user interface which is used for reading image files. This interface simplifies the use of IDL image file I/O. Users are able to preview images with a quick and simple browsing mechanism which will also report important information about the image file. The user has the option to view the image in color, grayscale, or no preview.
Result = DIALOG_READ_IMAGE( )
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Open
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Opens the selected image file.
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Cancel
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Cancels the current image selection.
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Arrow Keys
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Pages through multiple images in the file.
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The DIALOG_WRITE_IMAGE function is a graphical user interface which is used for writing/saving image files. This interface simplifies the use of IDL image file I/O.
myimage = DIST(100) result = DIALOG_WRITE_IMAGE(myimage, FILENAME='myimage.tif')
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Save
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Saves the image file.
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Cancel
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Cancels the save function.
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Options
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Brings up a dialog box of image format save options.
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