how to create uint8 matrix in C++

[Martijn]

Hi,
I am trying to write an octave extension for reading of (especially)
16-bits TIFF images. I would like to store the image data in a matrix
of 16 bits integers. The data are accessed by pointer to a uint16
buffer. I am looking for a constructor for an octave uint16 matrix with
a suitable constructor: i.g. octave_uint16_matrix(p, nx, ny) with p the
pointer and nx and ny the dimensions of the matrix.
I have found the octave_base_int_matrix class but it does not seem to
have suitable constructor. How to proceed?

bye,

Martijn