>>>>> "Kenneth" == Kenneth Jacker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
jdr> I also agree that the ascii is more 'portable', but
jdr> another possible advantage of binary is a more compact
jdr> file size.
> Another advantage to me of using a binary file format is
> saving the time needed to translate between ASCII and
> binary representations (both in writing and reading files).
Perhaps the most important advantage of using something like HDF
is that it provides a "self describing" data file. If you are
going to need to associate even a few bits of meta-data with your
data, something like HDF is likely to save you some headaches
later on.
Mike
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Imaging Sciences, Department of Radiology, IU School of Medicine
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