matlab.io.fits.getOpenFiles

Get list of open FITS files

Syntax

fptrs = matlab.io.fits.getOpenFiles


Description

fptrs = matlab.io.fits.getOpenFiles returns a list of file pointers of all open FITS files.

Examples

Get Open FITS Files

import matlab.io.*
fptr = fits.openFile("tst0012.fits");
fptrs = fits.getOpenFiles

fptrs = uint64

140337265251200

fits.closeFile(fptr)
fptrs = fits.getOpenFiles

fptrs =

  0×0 empty uint64 matrix

Tips

• In a thread-based environment, this function returns the open files for the current worker, not every open file across the entire process.

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.getOpenFiles 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.