matlab.io.fits.closeFile

Close FITS file

Syntax

matlab.io.fits.closeFile(fptr)


Description

matlab.io.fits.closeFile(fptr) closes an open FITS file.

Examples

Close FITS File

import matlab.io.*
fptr = fits.openFile("tst0012.fits","READONLY");
fits.closeFile(fptr)

Tips

• This function corresponds to the fits_close_file (ffclos) function in the CFITSIO library C API.

• To use this function, you must be familiar with the CFITSIO C interface. You can access the CFITSIO documentation at the CFITSIO website.

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.closeFile 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.