XMM-Newton Science Analysis System


dal (dal-1.199) [xmmsas_20230412_1735-21.0.0]

Block

A data set is an ordered list of blocks. Each block has a name and a set of attributes. Two types of blocks exist:

• Table
• Array

Blocks are accessed by number. The number of a block can be found from its name with the blockNr function.

The following functions can be called with a block handle:

• name Returns the name of the block.
• number Returns the block number.