[Numpy-discussion] Re: [SciPy-user] Table like array

[Colin J. Williams]

Paul Barrett wrote:

>
> On 3/1/06, *Travis Oliphant* <oliphant.travis at ieee.org 
> <mailto:oliphant.travis at ieee.org>> wrote:
>
>
>     How many people would like to see x['f1','f2','f5']  return a new
>     array
>     with a new data-type descriptor constructed from the provided fields?
>
>
> +1
>
> I'm surprised that it's not already available.
>
>  -- Paul

I would like some clarification as to just what is proposed.  The 
expression looks like a subscription but the purpose is closer to that 
of a function or method.

Is this a new method for something which can be done easily in the 
standard way?
-1

Colin W