matlab.io.fits.getConstantValue

Get numeric value of named constant

Syntax

N = matlab.io.fits.getConstantValue(name)


Description

N = matlab.io.fits.getConstantValue(name) returns the numeric value corresponding to the named CFITSIO constant. Specify name as a string scalar or character vector.

Examples

Get Constant Value

Get the value of the BYTE_IMG constant.

import matlab.io.*
N = fits.getConstantValue("BYTE_IMG")

N = 
8

Extended Capabilities

Thread-Based Environment

Run code in the background using MATLAB® backgroundPool or accelerate code with Parallel Computing Toolbox™ ThreadPool. (since R2026a)

The matlab.io.fits.getConstantValue function fully supports thread-based environments. For more information, see Run MATLAB Functions in Thread-Based Environment.

Version History

R2026a: Use function in thread-based environments

You can use this function in thread-based environments.