functions that return library-allocated memory. The test and tool
code were modified to use this new function where it's appropriate.
Fixes HDFFV-7710, HDFFV-8519, and HDFFV-8551
Tested on:
64-bit Windows 7 w/ VS2012
32-bit LE linux w/ parallel and fortran (jam)
32-bit LE linux w/ fortran and C++ (jam)