Types

These types refer to the format of data as it is stored in the file. Additional scaling or other conversions may apply in some instances, depending upon the class of the volume.

1. MI_TYPE_BYTE - 8-bit signed integer.
2. MI_TYPE_SHORT - 16-bit signed integer.
3. MI_TYPE_INT - 32-bit signed integer.
4. MI_TYPE_FLOAT - 32-bit floating point.
5. MI_TYPE_DOUBLE - 64-bit floating point.
6. MI_TYPE_STRING - ASCII string.
7. MI_TYPE_UBYTE - 8-bit unsigned integer.
8. MI_TYPE_USHORT - 16-bit unsigned integer.
9. MI_TYPE_UINT - 32-bit unsigned integer.
10. MI_TYPE_SCOMPLEX - 16-bit signed integer complex
11. MI_TYPE_ICOMPLEX - 32-bit signed integer complex
12. MI_TYPE_FCOMPLEX - 32-bit floating point complex
13. MI_TYPE_DCOMPLEX - 64-bit floating point complex
14. MI_TYPE_UNKNOWN - Used for record or array types.