FUNCTION: data_type(x) This function is obsolete please don't use in new code. Use "type = size(/type,x)" instead. PURPOSE: Returns the variable type (ignores dimension). INPUTS: x: Any idl variable. OUTPUT: integer variable type: 0 = undefined 1 = byte 2 = integer 3 = long 4 = float 5 = double 6 = complex 7 = string 8 = structure 9 = double precision complex KEYWORDS: STRUCTURE: When set and if input is a structure, then an array of data types are returned. SEE ALSO: "dimen", "ndimen" CREATED BY: Davin Larson LAST MODIFICATION: @(#)data_type.pro 1.7 00/07/05