dynamic_update_check#

Reader.dynamic_update_check(changes_allowed: int) int#

When this method is called, it allows the reader to change aspects of dataset. If the reader changes the time steps, mesh data or the dataset structure (variable, part or query lists) this function will return the nature of the change. The returned bits will always be a subset of the input allowed bits.

Parameters:
changes_allowedint

Bitfield formed by oring UpdateHints values for the things that are allowed to change.

Returns:
int

A bitfield formed by oring UpdateHints values for the things that changed.