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numpy.copyto() Method with Example

Learn about the numpy.copyto() method in Python, how does it work?
Submitted by Pranit Sharma, on March 04, 2023

Python - numpy.copyto() Method

numpy.cpoyto() method is used to make a copy of all the elements of a numpy array. It copies values from one array to another where broadcasting is necessary.

Syntax

numpy.copyto(dst, src, casting='same_kind', where=True)

Parameter(s)

• dst: array in which values are copied
• src: array from which values are copied
• casting: there are different types of casting commands like 'no', 'equiv', 'safe', 'same_kind', 'unsafe'.

Let us understand with the help of an example,

Python program to demonstrate the example of numpy.copyto() Method

# Import numpy
import numpy as np

# Creating a numpy array
arr = np.array([4, 5, 6])

# Creating another array
arr2 = [1, 2, 3]

# Display original array
print("Original Array:\n",arr,"\n")

# Copying arr1 into arr2
np.copyto(arr,arr2)

# Display result
print("Result:\n",arr)

Output

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