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astStatus - Obtain the current AST error status value   

Description:
This macro returns the current value of the AST error status.
Synopsis:
int astStatus

Returned Value:
astStatus
The AST error status value.

Notes:
  • If the AST error status is set to an error value (after an error), most AST functions will not execute and will simply return without action. To clear the error status and restore normal behaviour, use astClearStatus.



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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
30th April 2003
E-mail:ussc@star.rl.ac.uk

Copyright (C) 2003 Central Laboratory of the Research Councils