Simple Data Typing

The simplest way to type data is to use the following functions:

• DtDtsFileToAttributeList()

• DtDtsFileToAttributeValue()

When you use these functions, a file is typed and a single attribute, or the entire list, is retrieved. System calls are made, data is typed, and the attribute is retrieved. These functions call the intermediate data-typing functions.

• DtDtsBufferToAttributeList()

• DtDtsBufferToAttributeValue()

Buffers are assumed to have a mode that matches regular files that have read/write permissions. See "Advanced Data Typing" to type read-only buffers.