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astImport - Import an Object pointer to the current context

Description:
This function imports an Object pointer that was created in a higher or lower level context, into the current AST context. This means that the pointer will be annulled when the current context is ended (with astEnd).
Synopsis:
void astImport( AstObject $*$this )
Parameters:
this
Object pointer to be imported.
Class Applicability:
Object
This function applies to all Objects.


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AST A Library for Handling World Coordinate Systems in Astronomy
Starlink User Note 211
R.F. Warren-Smith & D.S. Berry
24th May 2011
E-mail:ussc@star.rl.ac.uk

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