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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Support->FAQ
• A good learning tool • Some basic questions:“How do I run NCL?” to more complex: “How do I overlay contours on a map?” • Lots of sample code snippets provided • Categorized, but questions may not be in category you’re expecting. For example, “error messages” versus “visualization” • Feel free to contribute suggestions!
/Document/Manuals/
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WRF Graphics
Examples->Models->WRF
/Applications/wrf.shtml
/wrf/OnLineTutorial/Graphics/NCL/
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PyNGL and PyNIO: Python modules
• PyNGL (Python interface to NCL’s graphical library) • PyNIO (Python interface to NCL’s file I/O capabilities) /Nio.shtml • Exercises (new!)
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Overview of NCL
NCL->Overview
• High level overview of NCL • What external software it uses /overview.shtml
/Applications/Data/
• Important links at top of page: [tips, resources, functions/procedures] • Link to “.hluresfile”
/Applications/
/Support/email_lists.shtml
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Workshop stuff
Support->Workshops->Useful Links
• • • • PowerPoint slides Example scripts used in graphics lecture Step-by-step graphical exercises Sample data files
http://www.pyngl//Training/Exercises/
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Email lists
Support->Email Lists
• ncl-talk - for questions about using NCL, bug reports, announcements of new versions • ncl-install - for questions on building or installing NCL, or setting up your environment to run it • pyngl-talk - for all questions on PyNGL and PyNIO
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/FAQ/
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Functions/Resources
• Functions listed in several formats:
– Alphabetical – By category (graphics, interpolation, CCSM) – By type (built-in, contributed, gsn, etc.)
• Resources grouped by type (XY plot, contours, titles, labelbar, maps, gsn, etc)
/Document/Functions/ /Document/Graphics/Resources/
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Color tables
NCL-Popular Links->Color Tables • How to change/create your own color table • Using named colors • Images of available color tables
/links.shtml
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Tools
Popular Links->Tools
• • • • ncl_convert2nc ncl_filedump WRAPIT scrip_check_input
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Examples
• Probably the page you will visit the most • Hundreds of examples for downloading • Several data files available:
/Training/Workshops/
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Useful link for workshop
/Training/Workshops/links.shtml
/Tools/
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Manuals (PDF, HTML)
Popular Links->Documentation
• Mini-language and mini-graphics manuals (PDF) • Comprehensive NCL Reference Manual • Getting Started Guide (old, but useful)
NCL Websi
• • • • • Overview, downloading, what’s new FAQ Examples page - hundreds of examples Functions and procedures Graphical resources, color tables, font tables, other useful graphics links • Tools (ncl_convert2nc, ncl_filedump) • PDF Manuals, Reference Manual, PowerPoint slides • Training exercises, step-by-step examples
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Downloading NCL
• Must register on Earth System Grid (one time, license agreement required) • Both binaries and source code available • Open source • Source code build not trivial! Detailed instructions available. I can help! /Download/
/Document/Graphics/color_tables.shtml
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Popular links
• • • • • .hluresfile Markers Dash patterns Font tables Color tables, functions, resources, etc.