[Numpy-discussion] Best representation for array of points, or, how to distinguish a Nx1 array of points from a Nx3 array of scalars

[Robert Kern]

Alan G Isaac wrote:
> On Thu, 4 Oct 2007, Edson Tadeu apparently wrote:
>> Is there any field in the NumPy object where I can keep 
>> this information (the shape of the "element"), without 
>> creeping it with the dtype='(M,N)f8'
>> representation I explained above? 
> 
> Perhaps you want a recarray?

No, that's what the dtype='3f8' gets him. He gave reasons why he doesn't want that.

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Robert Kern

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