diff --git a/docs/RegisteredFilterPlugins.md b/docs/RegisteredFilterPlugins.md index 384f7e9d..5156c606 100644 --- a/docs/RegisteredFilterPlugins.md +++ b/docs/RegisteredFilterPlugins.md @@ -12,13 +12,38 @@ To register a filter please contact The HDF Helpdesk with the following informat * Short description of the new filter * Links to any relevant information including licensing information -Here is the current policy regarding filter identifier assignment: -The filter identifier is designed to be a unique identifier for the filter. -Values from `0` to `255` are reserved for internal use by The HDF Group for filters that are part of the HDF5 library itself. -Values from `256` to `511` are available for testing new VOL connectors. -Values from `512` to `32,767` are reserved for filters managed by The HDF Group but are nominally requested, developed, and supported by third parties. -Values from `32768` to `65535` are reserved for non-distributed uses (e.g., internal company usage) or for application usage when testing a feature. The HDF Group does not track or document the usage of filters with identifiers from this range. -Please contact the maintainer of a filter for help with the filter/compression support in HDF5. +The current policy for filter identifier assignment is as follows: + +
Filter Identifier Values | Description | +
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0-255 |
+ These values are reserved for filters predefined and + registered by the HDF5 library and of use to the general public. | +
256-511 |
+ Filter values in this range are intended for testing only and can be + temporarily used by any organization. No attempts are made to resolve + numbering conflicts, as all definitions are temporary. | +
512-32,767 |
+ Filter values within this range are designated for filters managed by + The HDF Group, but they are nominally requested, developed, and supported + by third parties. Please contact the + HDF5 development team + to reserve a value or range of values for use by your filters. | +
32,768-65,535 |
+ Filter values in this range are designated for internal company use or + application testing when assessing a feature. The HDF Group does not + track or document the use of filters within this range. | +