CImage:GetWcsType


The GetWcsType method returns an integer code for the type of world coordinate system ("WCS") calibration used by the image.

Syntax

nWcsCode = CImage:GetWcsType()

bullet.gif    If a WCS exists, then nWcsCode is returned as described in the table below.

bullet.gif    If no WCS exists, then 0 is returned.

Remarks

The WCS Code returned by this method is defined in the following table. The WCS Type is defined in the FITS Format.

WCS Code

WCS Type

0

Pixel. This type is the default if no WCS calibration exists.

1

Linear

2

Cartesian

3

Equatorial (or celestial)

Related Topics

CImage class, WcsIsEq, WcsToXy, WcsStrToXy, Image Coordinate System, Subpixel Coordinate Definition, World Coordinate System


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