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3.8.3 Non-image output

Some VIPS functions consume images, but make no image output. im_stats() for example, scans an image calculating various statistical values. When you use im_stats(), it behaves as a data sink, sucking image data through any earlier pipeline stages.



John Cupitt 2004-11-02