from __future__ import print_function
import numpy as np
import tables

# Open a new empty HDF5 file
fileh = tables.open_file("array2.h5", mode="w")
# Shortcut to the root group
root = fileh.root

# Create an array
a = np.array([1, 2.7182818284590451, 3.141592], float)
print("About to write array:", a)
print("  with shape: ==>", a.shape)
print("  and dtype ==>", a.dtype)

# Save it on the HDF5 file
hdfarray = fileh.create_array(root, 'carray', a, "Float array")

# Get metadata on the previously saved array
print()
print("Info on the object:", repr(root.carray))

# Close the file
fileh.close()

# Open the previous HDF5 file in read-only mode
fileh = tables.open_file("array2.h5", mode="r")
# Get the root group
root = fileh.root

# Get metadata on the previously saved array
print()
print("Info on the object:", repr(root.carray))

# Get the actual array
b = root.carray.read()
print()
print("Array read from file:", b)
print("  with shape: ==>", b.shape)
print("  and dtype ==>", b.dtype)

# Close the file
fileh.close()