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    • diff --git a/search/search_index.json b/search/search_index.json index 1bb0380d32..a3d35d7509 100644 --- a/search/search_index.json +++ b/search/search_index.json @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ }, { "location": "/install/install-cave/", - "text": "Install CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nCAVE is the \nC\nommon \nA\nWIPS \nV\nisualization \nE\nnvironment that is used for rendering and analyzing data for AWIPS. Unidata supports CAVE to work on three platforms: \nCentos (Redhat) Linux\n, \nWindows\n, and \nmacOS\n. The installer may require administrator priviledges to install and may require other system changes (environment variables, etc) as well.\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\nRegardless of what Operating System CAVE is running on, these general requirements are recommended in order for CAVE to perform optimally:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal machine\n\n\n\n\nRunning CAVE via X11 forwarding or ssh tunneling is \nnot\n supported. Using a \nVNC connection is the only remote option\n, and may result in worse performance than running locally.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJava 1.8\n\n\n\n\nOpenGL 2.0 Compatible Devices\n\n\nAt least 4GB RAM\n\n\nAt least 2GB Disk Space for Caching\n\n\nNVIDIA Graphics Card\n\n\nLatest NVIDIA Driver\n\n\nNote: While other graphics cards \nmay\n work, NVIDIA Quadro graphics card is recommended for full visualization capability\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinux \n\uf0c1\n\n\nSystem Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\n64 bit CentOS/Red Hat 7\n\n\n\n\nDownload and Installation Instructions\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nDownload the following installer: \nawips_install.sh\n \n\n\nIn a terminal, go to the download directory \n\n\nMake the installer an executable by running: \nchmod 755 awips_install.sh\n\n\nRun the installer: \nsudo ./awips_install.sh --cave\n\n\nThis will install the application in \n/awips2/cave/\n and set the local cache to \n~/caveData/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nTo run CAVE either:\n\n\n\n\nUse the terminal and type the command \ncave\n\n\nFind the application in the Linux Desktop menu: Applications > Internet > AWIPS CAVE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows \n\uf0c1\n\n\nFor Windows, Unidata offers two installation options: a \nLinux Virtual Machine\n, or a \nDirect Windows Installation\n.\n\n\nCurrently, the \nvirtual machine (VM)\n is the recommended form of install for those who do not have administrative priviledges on the machine, or beginners who want a simpler installation process. \n\n\n\n\nNote: At the moment, the VM option may not render all products in CAVE (ex. RGB composites of satellite imagery)\n\n\n\n\nThe \ndirect installation method\n is recommended for those who have administrative priviledges and a little bit of experience installing more software.\n\n\nMethod 1: Linux Virtual Machine\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThis method is recommended for beginners, or those with less computer knowledge as it is a very simple installation, however at this time, some CAVE functionality may be missing (ex: rendering RGB satellite images).\n\n\nSystem Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nVMWare Workstation Player\n must be installed (free software)\n\n\n\n\nDownload and Installation Instructions\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nDownload the zipped file containing the virtual machine: \nunidata_cave.zip\n \n\n\nUnzip the folder by right-clicking and selecting \"Extract All\". All files will be extracted into a new folder.\n\n\nOpen VMWare Player and go to \nPlayer\n > \nFile...\n > \nOpen\n and locate the folder that was created from the downloaded zipped file. Select the file called \n\"CentOS 7 - Unidata CAVE 18-1-1.vmx\"\n.\n\n\nRun this new VM option. If it asks if it's been moved or copied, select \n\"I Copied It\"\n.\n\n\nThere will be a user in the Linux machine named \"awips\" and the password is \"awips\"\n\n\nThe root password is \"unidataAWIPS\" if ever needed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nOnce inside the VM, to run CAVE either:\n\n\n\n\nUse the desktop icon \n\n\nUse the terminal and type the command \ncave\n\n\nFind the application in the Linux Desktop menu: Applications > Internet > AWIPS CAVE\n\n\n\n\nMethod 2: Direct Windows Install\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThis method is recommended for personal use and requires Administrative priviledges. It should enable full CAVE capability, but it is a bit lengthy and might take about 20 minutes or so to complete.\n\nFor additional assistance we have created an \ninstallation video\n that walks through the steps below.\n\n\n\n\nNote: It is important to use the exact versions of software that we link to or specify in our instructions. Deviations may cause installation problems or failures.\n\n\n\n\nSystem Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\n64-bit Miniconda3 (Python3.7 - 4.8.2)\n\n\nPython3 (comes with Miniconda installation)\n\n\n64-bit Java JDK 1.8 (1.8_181)\n\n\n64-bit Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 Update 3 (14.1)\n\n\nNumpy (1.15.1)\n\n\nJep (3.8.2)\n\n\nUser Variable PATH must have miniconda3 location\n\n\nUser Variables PYTHONHOME and PYTHONPATH must be defined\n\n\nSystem Variable JAVA_HOME must be defined\n\n\n\n\nDownload and Installation Instructions\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install 64-bit \nMiniconda Python3.7 version 4.8.2 for Windows\n\n\nAllow\n Miniconda3 to set \nPATH\n and other environment variables\n\n\nRegister\n miniconda as the default python\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install the 64-bit \nJava JDK 1.8_181\n (this is necessary so Jep can install properly).\n\n\nSelect \nDevelopment Tools\n as the installation options\n\n\nMake note of where it installs on your computer (the default is C:\\ProgramFiles\\Java\\jdk1.8.0_181)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet the environment variables:\n\n\nAccess the Environment Variables window by typing \"env\" in the start bar, hitting enter, and clicking on the \"Environment Variables...\" button at the bottom of the \"System Properties\" window\n\n\nUser Variables: \nPYTHONPATH\n and \nPYTHONHOME\n\n\nSystem Variable: \nJAVA_HOME\n\n\n\n\nNote: If PYTHONHOME is not set, the \ngridslice\n Python module will not be installed or available\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install 64-bit Microsoft Visual Studio C++ Build Tools\n\n\nTo access the page linked above you will need a Microsoft account\n\n\nDownload 64-bit \nVisual C++ Build Tools 2015 Update 3\n\n\nWhen running the installer, choose the \nDefault\n Installation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstall dependent Python packages\n\n\nOpen a terminal by typing \"cmd\" into the start bar and hitting enter\n\n\nRun the following command: \npip install numpy==1.15.1 jep==3.8.2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install: \nawips-cave.msi\n \n\n\nIn addition to the application directory, the MSI installer will attempt to copy the \ngridslice\n shared library to \n$PYTHONHOME/Dlls/\n. If the \n$PYTHONHOME\n environmental variable is not defined \ngridslice\n will not be installed. You can check to see if it was installed in the Dlls directory after you have completed steps 1-3.\n\n\nNote: CAVE will still run without gridslice, but certain bundles which use derived parameters, such as \nisentropic analysis\n, will not load.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nTo run CAVE, either:\n\n\n\n\nType \"cave\" in the start bar and hit enter\n\n\nFind and run CAVE app in the file browser: C:\\Program Files\\Unidata\\AWIPS CAVE\\cave.exe\n\n\n\n\n\n\nmacOS \n\uf0c1\n\n\nSystem Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nWill need admin privileges to install python package\n\n\nNVIDIA Graphics card is recommended, some Intel Graphics cards will working\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Most AMD graphics cards are not supported\n\n\n\n\nDownload and Installation Instructions\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install: \nawips-cave.dmg\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEither use the default location, which is in the system-wide \"Applications\" directory, by clicking and dragging the CAVE icon into the Applications folder, in the window that pops up when installing:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOr open a new Finder window to your [user home]/Applications/ directory (if it doesn't exist, simply create a new folder with the name \"Applications\"), and drag the CAVE icon into that folder:\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will install CAVE as an application and set the local cache to \n~/Library/caveData\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install: \nawips-python.pkg\n \n \n(This step requires administrative privileges)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour computer may show a message saying it doesn't reconignize the developer, if so click the \"?\" button:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext, open the security panel by clicking the link:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst, unlock the panel by clicking the lock image in the bottom left corner and entering an Administrator's password. Then, click the \"Open Anyway\" button to allow the awips-python.pkg to run:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will launch the installer:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: The awips-python.pkg is not necessarily required, and CAVE will still run without it, but any derived data such as barbs, arrows, and various grid products will not render without having \njep\n installed (it is assumed to be in /Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/jep/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nTo run CAVE either:\n\n\n\n\nUse the System Menu Go > Applications > CAVE\n\n\nType \u2318 + Spacebar and then type \"cave\", the application should appear and you can hit \nenter\n to run it\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEX Connection\n\uf0c1\n\n\nUnidata and XSEDE Jetstream have partnered to offer a EDEX data server in the cloud, open to the Unidata university community. Select the server in the Connectivity Preferences dialog, or enter \nedex-cloud.unidata.ucar.edu\n (without \nhttp://\n before, or \n:9581/services\n after).\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal Cache\n\uf0c1\n\n\nAfter connecting to an EDEX server, you will have a local directory named \ncaveData\n which contains files synced from EDEX as well as a client-side cache for data and map resources.\n\n\nYou can reset CAVE by removing the \ncaveData\n directory and reconnecting to an EDEX server. Your local files have been removed, but if you are re-connecting to an EDEX server you have used before, the remote files will sync again to your local \n~/caveData\n (bundles, colormaps, etc.).\n\n\n\n\nLinux: \n/home//caveData/\n\n\nmacOS: \n/Users//Library/caveData/\n\n\nWindows: \nC:\\Users\\\\caveData\\", + "text": "Install CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nCAVE is the \nC\nommon \nA\nWIPS \nV\nisualization \nE\nnvironment that is used for rendering and analyzing data for AWIPS. Unidata supports CAVE to work on three platforms: \nCentos (Redhat) Linux\n, \nWindows\n, and \nmacOS\n. The installer may require administrator priviledges to install and may require other system changes (environment variables, etc) as well.\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\nRegardless of what Operating System CAVE is running on, these general requirements are recommended in order for CAVE to perform optimally:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal machine\n\n\n\n\nRunning CAVE via X11 forwarding or ssh tunneling is \nnot\n supported. Using a \nVNC connection is the only remote option\n, and may result in worse performance than running locally.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJava 1.8\n\n\n\n\nOpenGL 2.0 Compatible Devices\n\n\nAt least 4GB RAM\n\n\nAt least 2GB Disk Space for Caching\n\n\nNVIDIA Graphics Card\n\n\n\n\nLatest NVIDIA Driver\n\n\n\n\nWhile other graphics cards \nmay\n work, NVIDIA Quadro graphics card is recommended for full visualization capability\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinux \n\uf0c1\n\n\nSystem Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\n64 bit CentOS/Red Hat 7\n\n\n\n\nDownload and Installation Instructions\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nDownload the following installer: \nawips_install.sh\n \n\n\nIn a terminal, go to the download directory \n\n\nMake the installer an executable by running: \nchmod 755 awips_install.sh\n\n\nRun the installer: \nsudo ./awips_install.sh --cave\n\n\nThis will install the application in \n/awips2/cave/\n and set the local cache to \n~/caveData/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nTo run CAVE either:\n\n\n\n\nUse the terminal and type the command \ncave\n\n\nFind the application in the Linux Desktop menu: Applications > Internet > AWIPS CAVE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows \n\uf0c1\n\n\nFor Windows, Unidata offers two installation options: a \nLinux Virtual Machine\n, or a \nDirect Windows Installation\n.\n\n\nCurrently, the \nvirtual machine (VM)\n is the recommended form of install for those who do not have administrative priviledges on the machine, or beginners who want a simpler installation process. \n\n\n\n\nAt the moment, the VM option may not render all products in CAVE (ex. RGB composites of satellite imagery)\n\n\n\n\nThe \ndirect installation method\n is recommended for those who have administrative priviledges and a little bit of experience installing more software.\n\n\nMethod 1: Linux Virtual Machine\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThis method is recommended for beginners, or those with less computer knowledge as it is a very simple installation, however at this time, some CAVE functionality may be missing (ex: rendering RGB satellite images).\n\n\nSystem Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nVMWare Workstation Player\n must be installed (free software)\n\n\n\n\nDownload and Installation Instructions\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nDownload the zipped file containing the virtual machine: \nunidata_cave.zip\n \n\n\nUnzip the folder by right-clicking and selecting \"Extract All\". All files will be extracted into a new folder.\n\n\nOpen VMWare Player and go to \nPlayer\n > \nFile...\n > \nOpen\n and locate the folder that was created from the downloaded zipped file. Select the file called \n\"CentOS 7 - Unidata CAVE 18-1-1.vmx\"\n.\n\n\nRun this new VM option. If it asks if it's been moved or copied, select \n\"I Copied It\"\n.\n\n\nThere will be a user in the Linux machine named \"awips\" and the password is \"awips\"\n\n\nThe root password is \"unidataAWIPS\" if ever needed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nOnce inside the VM, to run CAVE either:\n\n\n\n\nUse the desktop icon \n\n\nUse the terminal and type the command \ncave\n\n\nFind the application in the Linux Desktop menu: Applications > Internet > AWIPS CAVE\n\n\n\n\nMethod 2: Direct Windows Install\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThis method is recommended for personal use and requires Administrative priviledges. It should enable full CAVE capability, but it is a bit lengthy and might take about 20 minutes or so to complete.\n\nFor additional assistance we have created an \ninstallation video\n that walks through the steps below.\n\n\n\n\nIt is important to use the exact versions of software that we link to or specify in our instructions. Deviations may cause installation problems or failures.\n\n\n\n\nSystem Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\n64-bit Miniconda3 (Python3.7 - 4.8.2)\n\n\nPython3 (comes with Miniconda installation)\n\n\n64-bit Java JDK 1.8 (1.8_181)\n\n\n64-bit Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 Update 3 (14.1)\n\n\nNumpy (1.15.1)\n\n\nJep (3.8.2)\n\n\nUser Variable PATH must have miniconda3 location\n\n\nUser Variables PYTHONHOME and PYTHONPATH must be defined\n\n\nSystem Variable JAVA_HOME must be defined\n\n\n\n\nDownload and Installation Instructions\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install 64-bit \nMiniconda Python3.7 version 4.8.2 for Windows\n\n\nAllow\n Miniconda3 to set \nPATH\n and other environment variables\n\n\nRegister\n miniconda as the default python\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install the 64-bit \nJava JDK 1.8_181\n (this is necessary so Jep can install properly).\n\n\nSelect \nDevelopment Tools\n as the installation options\n\n\nMake note of where it installs on your computer (the default is C:\\ProgramFiles\\Java\\jdk1.8.0_181)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet the environment variables:\n\n\n\n\nAccess the Environment Variables window by typing \"env\" in the start bar, hitting enter, and clicking on the \"Environment Variables...\" button at the bottom of the \"System Properties\" window\n\n\nUser Variables: \nPYTHONPATH\n and \nPYTHONHOME\n\n\n\n\nSystem Variable: \nJAVA_HOME\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf PYTHONHOME is not set, the \ngridslice\n Python module will not be installed or available\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install 64-bit Microsoft Visual Studio C++ Build Tools\n\n\n\n\nTo access the page linked above you will need a Microsoft account\n\n\nDownload the executable for \nBuild Tools for Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.9)\n\n\nAllow it run some pre-installtions\n\n\nThe installer will pop up as shown below. Make sure to select the \nC++ build tools\n (upper left), and then view the \nInstallation details\n on the right\n\n\nScroll down and check the \nMSVC v140 - VS 20215 C++ build tools\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstall dependent Python packages\n\n\nOnce the installer has finished, close the installer. Another window is present and there is an option to \nlaunch\n a command terminal\n\n\n\nClick that and run the following:\n\n\npip install numpy==1.15.1\n\n\npip install jep==3.8.2\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese must be run as two separate commands, as stated above for all derived parameters to display properly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install: \nawips-cave.msi\n \n\n\nIn addition to the application directory, the MSI installer will attempt to copy the \ngridslice\n shared library to \n$PYTHONHOME/Dlls/\n. If the \n$PYTHONHOME\n environmental variable is not defined \ngridslice\n will not be installed. You can check to see if it was installed in the Dlls directory after you have completed steps 1-3.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAVE will still run without gridslice, but certain bundles which use derived parameters, such as \nisentropic analysis\n, will not load.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nTo run CAVE, either:\n\n\n\n\nType \"cave\" in the start bar and hit enter\n\n\nFind and run CAVE app in the file browser: C:\\Program Files\\Unidata\\AWIPS CAVE\\cave.exe\n\n\n\n\n\n\nmacOS \n\uf0c1\n\n\nSystem Requirements\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\nWill need admin privileges to install python package\n\n\n\n\nNVIDIA Graphics card is recommended, some Intel Graphics cards will working\n\n\n\n\nMost AMD graphics cards are not supported\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and Installation Instructions\n\uf0c1\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install: \nawips-cave.dmg\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEither use the default location, which is in the system-wide \"Applications\" directory, by clicking and dragging the CAVE icon into the Applications folder, in the window that pops up when installing:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOr open a new Finder window to your [user home]/Applications/ directory (if it doesn't exist, simply create a new folder with the name \"Applications\"), and drag the CAVE icon into that folder:\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will install CAVE as an application and set the local cache to \n~/Library/caveData\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and install: \nawips-python.pkg\n \n \n(This step requires administrative privileges)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour computer may show a message saying it doesn't reconignize the developer, if so click the \"?\" button:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext, open the security panel by clicking the link:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst, unlock the panel by clicking the lock image in the bottom left corner and entering an Administrator's password. Then, click the \"Open Anyway\" button to allow the awips-python.pkg to run:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will launch the installer:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe awips-python.pkg is not necessarily required, and CAVE will still run without it, but any derived data such as barbs, arrows, and various grid products will not render without having \njep\n installed (it is assumed to be in /Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/jep/)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nTo run CAVE either:\n\n\n\n\nUse the System Menu Go > Applications > CAVE\n\n\nType \u2318 + Spacebar and then type \"cave\", the application should appear and you can hit \nenter\n to run it\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEX Connection\n\uf0c1\n\n\nUnidata and XSEDE Jetstream have partnered to offer a EDEX data server in the cloud, open to the Unidata university community. Select the server in the Connectivity Preferences dialog, or enter \nedex-cloud.unidata.ucar.edu\n (without \nhttp://\n before, or \n:9581/services\n after).\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal Cache\n\uf0c1\n\n\nAfter connecting to an EDEX server, you will have a local directory named \ncaveData\n which contains files synced from EDEX as well as a client-side cache for data and map resources.\n\n\nYou can reset CAVE by removing the \ncaveData\n directory and reconnecting to an EDEX server. Your local files have been removed, but if you are re-connecting to an EDEX server you have used before, the remote files will sync again to your local \n~/caveData\n (bundles, colormaps, etc.).\n\n\n\n\nLinux: \n/home//caveData/\n\n\nmacOS: \n/Users//Library/caveData/\n\n\nWindows: \nC:\\Users\\\\caveData\\", "title": "Install CAVE" }, { @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ }, { "location": "/install/install-cave/#general-requirements", - "text": "Regardless of what Operating System CAVE is running on, these general requirements are recommended in order for CAVE to perform optimally: Local machine Running CAVE via X11 forwarding or ssh tunneling is not supported. Using a VNC connection is the only remote option , and may result in worse performance than running locally. Java 1.8 OpenGL 2.0 Compatible Devices At least 4GB RAM At least 2GB Disk Space for Caching NVIDIA Graphics Card Latest NVIDIA Driver Note: While other graphics cards may work, NVIDIA Quadro graphics card is recommended for full visualization capability", + "text": "Regardless of what Operating System CAVE is running on, these general requirements are recommended in order for CAVE to perform optimally: Local machine Running CAVE via X11 forwarding or ssh tunneling is not supported. Using a VNC connection is the only remote option , and may result in worse performance than running locally. Java 1.8 OpenGL 2.0 Compatible Devices At least 4GB RAM At least 2GB Disk Space for Caching NVIDIA Graphics Card Latest NVIDIA Driver While other graphics cards may work, NVIDIA Quadro graphics card is recommended for full visualization capability", "title": "General Requirements" }, { @@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ }, { "location": "/install/install-cave/#windows", - "text": "For Windows, Unidata offers two installation options: a Linux Virtual Machine , or a Direct Windows Installation . Currently, the virtual machine (VM) is the recommended form of install for those who do not have administrative priviledges on the machine, or beginners who want a simpler installation process. Note: At the moment, the VM option may not render all products in CAVE (ex. RGB composites of satellite imagery) The direct installation method is recommended for those who have administrative priviledges and a little bit of experience installing more software.", + "text": "For Windows, Unidata offers two installation options: a Linux Virtual Machine , or a Direct Windows Installation . Currently, the virtual machine (VM) is the recommended form of install for those who do not have administrative priviledges on the machine, or beginners who want a simpler installation process. At the moment, the VM option may not render all products in CAVE (ex. RGB composites of satellite imagery) The direct installation method is recommended for those who have administrative priviledges and a little bit of experience installing more software.", "title": "Windows " }, { @@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ }, { "location": "/install/install-cave/#method-2-direct-windows-install", - "text": "This method is recommended for personal use and requires Administrative priviledges. It should enable full CAVE capability, but it is a bit lengthy and might take about 20 minutes or so to complete. \nFor additional assistance we have created an installation video that walks through the steps below. Note: It is important to use the exact versions of software that we link to or specify in our instructions. Deviations may cause installation problems or failures.", + "text": "This method is recommended for personal use and requires Administrative priviledges. It should enable full CAVE capability, but it is a bit lengthy and might take about 20 minutes or so to complete. \nFor additional assistance we have created an installation video that walks through the steps below. It is important to use the exact versions of software that we link to or specify in our instructions. Deviations may cause installation problems or failures.", "title": "Method 2: Direct Windows Install" }, { @@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ }, { "location": "/install/install-cave/#download-and-installation-instructions_2", - "text": "Download and install 64-bit Miniconda Python3.7 version 4.8.2 for Windows Allow Miniconda3 to set PATH and other environment variables Register miniconda as the default python Download and install the 64-bit Java JDK 1.8_181 (this is necessary so Jep can install properly). Select Development Tools as the installation options Make note of where it installs on your computer (the default is C:\\ProgramFiles\\Java\\jdk1.8.0_181) Set the environment variables: Access the Environment Variables window by typing \"env\" in the start bar, hitting enter, and clicking on the \"Environment Variables...\" button at the bottom of the \"System Properties\" window User Variables: PYTHONPATH and PYTHONHOME System Variable: JAVA_HOME Note: If PYTHONHOME is not set, the gridslice Python module will not be installed or available Download and install 64-bit Microsoft Visual Studio C++ Build Tools To access the page linked above you will need a Microsoft account Download 64-bit Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 Update 3 When running the installer, choose the Default Installation Install dependent Python packages Open a terminal by typing \"cmd\" into the start bar and hitting enter Run the following command: pip install numpy==1.15.1 jep==3.8.2 Download and install: awips-cave.msi In addition to the application directory, the MSI installer will attempt to copy the gridslice shared library to $PYTHONHOME/Dlls/ . If the $PYTHONHOME environmental variable is not defined gridslice will not be installed. You can check to see if it was installed in the Dlls directory after you have completed steps 1-3. Note: CAVE will still run without gridslice, but certain bundles which use derived parameters, such as isentropic analysis , will not load.", + "text": "Download and install 64-bit Miniconda Python3.7 version 4.8.2 for Windows Allow Miniconda3 to set PATH and other environment variables Register miniconda as the default python Download and install the 64-bit Java JDK 1.8_181 (this is necessary so Jep can install properly). Select Development Tools as the installation options Make note of where it installs on your computer (the default is C:\\ProgramFiles\\Java\\jdk1.8.0_181) Set the environment variables: Access the Environment Variables window by typing \"env\" in the start bar, hitting enter, and clicking on the \"Environment Variables...\" button at the bottom of the \"System Properties\" window User Variables: PYTHONPATH and PYTHONHOME System Variable: JAVA_HOME If PYTHONHOME is not set, the gridslice Python module will not be installed or available Download and install 64-bit Microsoft Visual Studio C++ Build Tools To access the page linked above you will need a Microsoft account Download the executable for Build Tools for Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.9) Allow it run some pre-installtions The installer will pop up as shown below. Make sure to select the C++ build tools (upper left), and then view the Installation details on the right Scroll down and check the MSVC v140 - VS 20215 C++ build tools Install dependent Python packages Once the installer has finished, close the installer. Another window is present and there is an option to launch a command terminal Click that and run the following: pip install numpy==1.15.1 pip install jep==3.8.2 These must be run as two separate commands, as stated above for all derived parameters to display properly. Download and install: awips-cave.msi In addition to the application directory, the MSI installer will attempt to copy the gridslice shared library to $PYTHONHOME/Dlls/ . If the $PYTHONHOME environmental variable is not defined gridslice will not be installed. You can check to see if it was installed in the Dlls directory after you have completed steps 1-3. CAVE will still run without gridslice, but certain bundles which use derived parameters, such as isentropic analysis , will not load.", "title": "Download and Installation Instructions" }, { @@ -172,12 +172,12 @@ }, { "location": "/install/install-cave/#system-requirements_3", - "text": "Will need admin privileges to install python package NVIDIA Graphics card is recommended, some Intel Graphics cards will working Note: Most AMD graphics cards are not supported", + "text": "Will need admin privileges to install python package NVIDIA Graphics card is recommended, some Intel Graphics cards will working Most AMD graphics cards are not supported", "title": "System Requirements" }, { "location": "/install/install-cave/#download-and-installation-instructions_3", - "text": "Download and install: awips-cave.dmg Either use the default location, which is in the system-wide \"Applications\" directory, by clicking and dragging the CAVE icon into the Applications folder, in the window that pops up when installing: Or open a new Finder window to your [user home]/Applications/ directory (if it doesn't exist, simply create a new folder with the name \"Applications\"), and drag the CAVE icon into that folder: This will install CAVE as an application and set the local cache to ~/Library/caveData Download and install: awips-python.pkg (This step requires administrative privileges) Your computer may show a message saying it doesn't reconignize the developer, if so click the \"?\" button: Next, open the security panel by clicking the link: First, unlock the panel by clicking the lock image in the bottom left corner and entering an Administrator's password. Then, click the \"Open Anyway\" button to allow the awips-python.pkg to run: This will launch the installer: Note: The awips-python.pkg is not necessarily required, and CAVE will still run without it, but any derived data such as barbs, arrows, and various grid products will not render without having jep installed (it is assumed to be in /Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/jep/)", + "text": "Download and install: awips-cave.dmg Either use the default location, which is in the system-wide \"Applications\" directory, by clicking and dragging the CAVE icon into the Applications folder, in the window that pops up when installing: Or open a new Finder window to your [user home]/Applications/ directory (if it doesn't exist, simply create a new folder with the name \"Applications\"), and drag the CAVE icon into that folder: This will install CAVE as an application and set the local cache to ~/Library/caveData Download and install: awips-python.pkg (This step requires administrative privileges) Your computer may show a message saying it doesn't reconignize the developer, if so click the \"?\" button: Next, open the security panel by clicking the link: First, unlock the panel by clicking the lock image in the bottom left corner and entering an Administrator's password. Then, click the \"Open Anyway\" button to allow the awips-python.pkg to run: This will launch the installer: The awips-python.pkg is not necessarily required, and CAVE will still run without it, but any derived data such as barbs, arrows, and various grid products will not render without having jep installed (it is assumed to be in /Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/jep/)", "title": "Download and Installation Instructions" }, { @@ -317,7 +317,7 @@ }, { "location": "/install/common-problems/", - "text": "Common Problems\n\uf0c1\n\n\nGeneral Troubleshooting\n\uf0c1\n\n\nAlong with closing and restarting CAVE, one of the first things user's should turn to for resolving weird or unexpected behavior is \nflushing their local cache\n. The cache lives in a folder called \ncaveData\n, so this process is also referred to as removing or deleting caveData.\n\n\nLinux\n\uf0c1\n\n\nFor Linux users, the easiest way is to open a new terminal and run the following command:\n\n\nrm -rf ~/caveData\n\n\n\nWindows\n\uf0c1\n\n\nFor Windows users, simply delete the caveData folder in your home user directory:\n\n\n\n\nMac\n\uf0c1\n\n\nFor Mac users, the easiest way is to open a new terminal and run the following command:\n\n\nrm -rf ~/Library/caveData\n\n\n\n\n\nRemotely Connecting to CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nSince the pandemic began, many users have asked if they can use X11 forwarding or ssh tunneling to remotely connect to CAVE machines. \nThis is not recommended or supported\n, and CAVE crashes in many different ways and expresses strange behavior as well.\n\n\nWe highly recommend you \ndownload the appropriate CAVE installer\n on your local machine, if that is an option.\n\n\nIf that is not an option, then the only remote access we recommend is using some type of VNC.\n\nRealVNC\n and \nnomachine\n are two options that are in use with positive outcomes. \nUltraVNC\n may be another option, but may have quite a delay. There \nmay\n also be other free or paid software available that we are not aware of.\n\n\n\n\nIt is likely that any VNC option you choose will also require some software or configuration to be set on the remote machine, and this will likely require administrative privileges.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows CAVE Start Up Error\n\uf0c1\n\n\nOne common error some users are seeing manifests itself just after selecting an EDEX server to connect to. The following error dialogs may show up:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese errors are actually happening because the Windows machine is using IPv6, which is not compatible with AWIPS at this time.\n\n\nTo fix the issue simply follow these steps:\n\n\n\n\nNote\n: These screenshots may vary from your system.\n\n\n\n\n1. Close all error windows and any open windows associated with CAVE.\n\n\n2. In the Windows 10 search field, search for \"control panel\".\n\n\n\n\n3. Once in the Control Panel, look for \"Network and Sharing Center\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Select the adapter for your current connection (should be either \"Ethernet\" or \"Wi-Fi\").\n\n\n\n\n5. Click on \"Properties\".\n\n\n\n\n6. Uncheck \"Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)\" and select OK.\n\n\n\n\n7. Restart CAVE.", + "text": "Common Problems\n\uf0c1\n\n\nGeneral Troubleshooting\n\uf0c1\n\n\nAlong with closing and restarting CAVE, one of the first things user's should turn to for resolving weird or unexpected behavior is \nflushing their local cache\n. The cache lives in a folder called \ncaveData\n, so this process is also referred to as removing or deleting caveData.\n\n\nLinux\n\uf0c1\n\n\nFor Linux users, the easiest way is to open a new terminal and run the following command:\n\n\nrm -rf ~/caveData\n\n\n\nWindows\n\uf0c1\n\n\nFor Windows users, simply delete the caveData folder in your home user directory:\n\n\n\n\nMac\n\uf0c1\n\n\nFor Mac users, the easiest way is to open a new terminal and run the following command:\n\n\nrm -rf ~/Library/caveData\n\n\n\n\n\nRemotely Connecting to CAVE\n\uf0c1\n\n\nSince the pandemic began, many users have asked if they can use X11 forwarding or ssh tunneling to remotely connect to CAVE machines. \nThis is not recommended or supported\n, and CAVE crashes in many different ways and expresses strange behavior as well.\n\n\nWe highly recommend you \ndownload the appropriate CAVE installer\n on your local machine, if that is an option.\n\n\nIf that is not an option, then the only remote access we recommend is using some type of VNC.\n\nRealVNC\n and \nnomachine\n are two options that are in use with positive outcomes. \nUltraVNC\n may be another option, but may have quite a delay. There \nmay\n also be other free or paid software available that we are not aware of.\n\n\n\n\nIt is likely that any VNC option you choose will also require some software or configuration to be set on the remote machine, and this will likely require administrative privileges.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows CAVE Start Up Error\n\uf0c1\n\n\nOne common error some users are seeing manifests itself just after selecting an EDEX server to connect to. The following error dialogs may show up:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese errors are actually happening because the Windows machine is using IPv6, which is not compatible with AWIPS at this time.\n\n\nTo fix the issue simply follow these steps:\n\n\n\n\nNote\n: These screenshots may vary from your system.\n\n\n\n\n1. Close all error windows and any open windows associated with CAVE.\n\n\n2. In the Windows 10 search field, search for \"control panel\".\n\n\n\n\n3. Once in the Control Panel, look for \"Network and Sharing Center\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Select the adapter for your current connection (should be either \"Ethernet\" or \"Wi-Fi\").\n\n\n\n\n5. Click on \"Properties\".\n\n\n\n\n6. Uncheck \"Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)\" and select OK.\n\n\n\n\n7. Restart CAVE.\n\n\n\n\nProducts Not Loading Properly in Windows\n\uf0c1\n\n\nIf the \nWindows installation\n was not completed properly, it is possible to see incorrect behavior when loading certain products. These are derived products which use the local machine to create and render the data. This creation is dependent upon python and its required packages working correctly.\n\n\nThe dataset will be available in the menus and product browser, but when loaded, no data is drawn on the editor, but an entry is added to the legend.\n\n\n\nYou may see an error that mentions the python package, \njep\n.\n\n\nKnown datasets this can affect (this is not a comprehensive list):\n\n\n\n\nModel Winds\n\n\nMetars Winds\n\n\nMETAR Station Plot\n\n\nGFS Precip Type\n\n\n\n\nTo correct this issue:\n\n\n\n\nUninstall all related software (C++ Build Tools, Miniconda, Python, CAVE, pip, numpy, jep, etc)\n\n\nRedo all necessary \ninstallation instructions in \nsteps 1 through 6", "title": "Common Problems" }, { @@ -355,6 +355,11 @@ "text": "One common error some users are seeing manifests itself just after selecting an EDEX server to connect to. The following error dialogs may show up: These errors are actually happening because the Windows machine is using IPv6, which is not compatible with AWIPS at this time. To fix the issue simply follow these steps: Note : These screenshots may vary from your system. 1. Close all error windows and any open windows associated with CAVE. 2. In the Windows 10 search field, search for \"control panel\". 3. Once in the Control Panel, look for \"Network and Sharing Center\". 4. Select the adapter for your current connection (should be either \"Ethernet\" or \"Wi-Fi\"). 5. Click on \"Properties\". 6. Uncheck \"Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)\" and select OK. 7. Restart CAVE.", "title": "Windows CAVE Start Up Error" }, + { + "location": "/install/common-problems/#products-not-loading-properly-in-windows", + "text": "If the Windows installation was not completed properly, it is possible to see incorrect behavior when loading certain products. These are derived products which use the local machine to create and render the data. This creation is dependent upon python and its required packages working correctly. The dataset will be available in the menus and product browser, but when loaded, no data is drawn on the editor, but an entry is added to the legend. You may see an error that mentions the python package, jep . Known datasets this can affect (this is not a comprehensive list): Model Winds Metars Winds METAR Station Plot GFS Precip Type To correct this issue: Uninstall all related software (C++ Build Tools, Miniconda, Python, CAVE, pip, numpy, jep, etc) Redo all necessary installation instructions in steps 1 through 6", + "title": "Products Not Loading Properly in Windows" + }, { "location": "/cave/d2d-perspective/", "text": "D2D Perspective\n\uf0c1\n\n\nD2D (Display 2-Dimensions) is the default AWIPS CAVE perspective, designed to mimmic the look and feel of the legacy AWIPS I system.\n\n\n\n\nSystem menus include \nCAVE\n, \nFile\n, \nView\n, \nOptions\n, and \nTools\n.\n\n\nData menus include \nModels\n, \nSurface\n, \nNCEP/Hydro\n, \nUpper Air\n, \nSatellite\n, \nLocal Radar Stations\n, \nRadar\n, \nMRMS\n, and \nMaps\n.\n\n\nMap projection, image properties, frame control, and a few featured applications (\nWarngen\n, \nNsharp\n, and \nBrowser\n) make up the the primary D2D toolbar.\n\n\n\n\nNote\n: Depending on which Operating System version of CAVE there may be other application options (\nPGEN\n, \nGEMPAK\n).\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResource Stack\n\uf0c1\n\n\nAt bottom-right of the map window the the Resource Stack, which displays all loaded resources and map overlays, and allows for interaction and customization with the resource via a \nright-click menu\n.\n\n\nThere are three available views of the Resource Stack, the default will show all Product Resources. The other two views are the Simple view, which shows the time, and the Map Resources. To switch between views see the \nRight-Click Functionality\n.\n\n\nIt's important to understand that Product Resources and Map Resources are handled differently given the time-based nature of Products, compared to the static nature of maps. Selecting the \nClear\n button will remove all Products but not remove any Map Products.\n\n\nLeft-Click Resource Name to Hide\n\uf0c1\n\n\nA left click on any resource in the stack will hide the resource and turn the label gray. Clicking the name again makes the resource visible.\n\n\n\n\nRight-Click Background to Cycle Resource Views\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThe default display in the resource stack is the Product Resources. Right Click the mouse on the map background (anywhere but on the stack itself) to switch to a Simple View, which just shows the current displayed time if product data is loaded. Right Click again to show all Map Resources. Right Click again to switch back to Product Resources.\n\n\nHold-Right-Click Resource Name for Menu\n\uf0c1\n\n\nDrag the mouse over a loaded resource and \nhold\n the right mouse button until a menu appears.\n\n\nThe hold-right-click menu allows you to control individual resource \nImage Properties\n, \nChange Colormaps\n, change resource color, width, density, and magnification, \nmove resources up and down\n in the stack, as well as configure custom options with other interactive resources.\n\n\n\n\nThis menu also gives you the option to unload \nthis specific product\n, as opposed to removing all data prodcuts. Simply select the \nUnload\n option at the bottom of the resource's hold-right-click menu.\n\n\n\n\nDisplay Menu\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThe display menu has many options which can alter the functionality in CAVE.\n\n\nHold-Right-Click Background for Display Menu\n\uf0c1\n\n\nHolding down the right mouse button anywhere in the map view will open a right-click menu\n\n\n\n\nShow Map Legends\n\uf0c1\n\n\nFrom the above menu select \nShow Map Legends\n and watch the Resource Stack show only map resources which are loaded to the view.\n\n\n\n\nSample Loaded Resources\n\uf0c1\n\n\nMost data types have a right-click menu option for reading out the pixel value, displayed as multi-line text for multiple resources. This can be toggled on and off by selecting the \nSample\n option in the Display Menu.\n\n\n\n\nToggle 2 or 4-Panel Layout\n\uf0c1\n\n\nRight-click hold in the view and select \nTwo Panel Layout\n or \nFour Panel Layout\n to create duplicates of the current view.\n\n\n\n\nNotice the readout is at the same position in both panels. Any mouse movement made on one panel will be made on the other.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy default, loading any data will load that data onto \nboth\n panels. However, there is the option to specify which panel you would like to load data into, which can be useful if you want to have different data in each of the panels. To access this option, simple hold-right click to pull up the Display menu and choose \nLoad to This Panel\n as shown below:\n\n\n\n\nNow, a yellow \nL\n will appear in the lower left hand corner of the panel you selected to load data to. When data is loaded from the menus it will only load to the display desginated with the L. \nSwitch back to loading in both panels, by using the \nLoad to All Panels\n option in the Display Menu.\n\n\n\n\nFrom this multi-pane display, hold-right-click again and you will see the \nSingle Panel Layout\n option to switch back to a standard view (defaulting to the left of two, and top-left of four).\n\n\nUnload Data\n\uf0c1\n\n\nSelect \nUnload All Products\n to remove all loaded graphic and image products from the display and start fresh.\n\nSelect \nUnload Graphics\n to remove all but the image products.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProduct Browser\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThe Product Browser allows users to browse a complete data inventory in a side window, organized by data type. To open the Product Browser, either select the icon in the toolbar (\n), or go to the menu: \nCAVE\n > \nData Browsers\n > \nProduct Browser\n.\n\n\nSelections for \nGrid\n, \nLightning\n, \nMaps\n, \nRadar\n, \nRedbook\n, and \nSatellite\n are available. All products loaded with the Product Browser are given default settings.\n\n\n\n\nNote\n: The Linux and Mac version also have a selection for \nGFE\n available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOptions Menu\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThere are several toggle options and options dialogs that are available under the \nOptions\n menu found at the top of the application.\n\n\nTime Options (Ctrl + T)\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThis check button enables/disables the ability to select the time interval between frames of real-time or model data. This feature has the added benefit of allowing you to view extended amounts of data (temporally) but stay within the limits of 64 frames. For example, METAR surface plots, which typically display every hour, can be set to display every three hours via the Select Valid Time and Time Resolution Dialog Box.\n\n\nWhen the Time Options check button is selected, the next product you choose to display in the Main Display Pane launches either the Select Valid Time and Time Resolution dialog box or the Select\nOffset and Tolerance dialog box.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you are loading data to an empty display and the Time Options check button is enabled, the Select Valid Time and Time Resolution dialog box opens.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid Time:\n In this column of dates/times, you may choose the one that will be the first frame loaded onto the Large Display Pane. The Default option is the most recent data.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Resolution:\n This column contains various time increments in which the data can be displayed. Once you make a selection, the Valid Time Column indents the exact times that will\nbe displayed. The Default resolution displays the most recent frames available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the Time Options check button enabled for a display that already contains data, when you choose the data to be overlaid in the Main Display Pane, the Select Offset and Tolerance dialog\nbox appears, providing the following options:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffset\n: This column contains various time increments at intervals before, at, or after the time you selected for the first product that is displayed in the Main Display Pane.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTolerance\n: The options in this column refer to how strict the time matching is. \"None\" means an exact match, while \"Infinite\" will put the closest match in each frame, regardless of how\nfar off it is.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage Combination (Insert)\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThis check button enables/disables the ability to display two images at once.\n\n\nCombined-image displays have been improved by removing the valid time for non-forecast products and removing the date string (time is kept) from the left side of the legend. In particular, this makes All-Tilts radar legends more usable.\n\n\nDisplay Properties\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThis menu option opens the Display Properties dialog box. All the options available in this dialog box are also available on the Toolbar.\n\n\n\n\nLoop Properties (Ctrl + L)\n\uf0c1\n\n\nLoop Properties is another dialog box that can be opened from the Options menu or from the Loop Properties iconified button on the D2D Toolbar, or by using the Ctrl + L keyboard shortcut. The dialog allows you to adjust the forward and backward speeds, with 0 = off and 10 = maximum speed. You can set the duration of the first and last frame dwell times to between zero and 2.5 seconds.\n\n\nYou can turn looping on or off by checking the Looping check button. There is also a Looping button located on the Toolbar that enables/disables the animation in the large display pane. Finally, you can turn looping on and increase/decrease forward speed by pressing Page Up/Page Down on your keyboard, and turn looping off with the Left or Right Arrow keys. On the toolbar, you can use the button to start/stop looping.\n\n\nImage Properties (Ctrl + I)\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThe Image Properties dialog box can be opened here (in the Options menu) or by using the Image Properties iconified button on the D2D Toolbar (\n), or using using the Ctrl + I keyboard shortcut. This dialog box provides options that allow you to change the color table; adjust the brightness, contrast, and alpha of either a single image or combined images; fade between combined images; and/or interpolate the displayed data.\n\n\nSet Time\n\uf0c1\n\n\nThis option allows you to set the CAVE clock, located on the bottom of the screen, to an earlier time for reviewing archived data.\n\n\nSet Background Color\n\uf0c1\n\n\nYou can now set the background display color on your workstation. You can also set the background display color for a single pane via mouse Button 3 (B3).\n\n\n\n\nSwitching Perspectives\n\uf0c1\n\n\nSwitching perspectives in CAVE can be found in the \nCAVE > Perspective\n menu.\n\n\nD2D is one of many available CAVE perspectives. By selecting the \nCAVE\n > \nPerspective\n menu you can switch into the \nGFE\n, or \nLocalization\n perspective.\n\n\n\n\nNote\n: The \nNational Centers Perspective\n (which is available in the \nOther...\n submenu) is available on the Linux version of CAVE. And the \nGFE\n perspective is not available on the Windows version.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAVE Preferences\n\uf0c1\n\n\nPreferences and settings for the CAVE client can be found in the \nCAVE > Preferences\n menu.\n\n\nSet the Localization Site and server for the workstation; configure mouse operations, change performance levels, font magnification, and text workstation hostname.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoad Mode\n\uf0c1\n\n\nWithin the Display Properties dialog is the Load Mode option, which provides different ways to display data by manipulating previous model runs and inventories of data sets. The selected load mode is shown on the toolbar when the Load Mode menu is closed, and can also be changed by using this toolbar option as well.\n\n\nA description of the Load Mode options follow.\n\n\n\n\nLatest\n: Displays forecast data only from the latest model run, but also backfills at the beginning of the loop with available frames from previous runs to satisfy the requested number of\nframes.\n\n\nValid time seq\n: Displays the most recent data and fills empty frames with previous data. For models, it provides the product from the latest possible run for every available valid time.\n\n\nNo Backfill\n: Displays model data only from the most recent model run time with no backfilling to fill out a loop. Using this Load Mode prevents the mixing of old and new data.\n\n\nPrevious run\n: Displays the previous model run, backfilling with frames from previous runs at the beginning of the loop to satisfy the requested number of frames.\n\n\nPrev valid time seq\n: Displays the previous model run and fills empty frames with previous model data or analyses.\n\n\nPrognosis loop\n: Shows a sequence of n-hour forecasts from successive model runs.\n\n\nAnalysis loop\n: Loads a sequence of model analyses but no forecasts.\n\n\ndProg/dt\n: Selects forecasts from different model runs that all have the same valid times. This load mode is available only when there are no other products loaded in the large display\npane.\n\n\nForced\n: Puts the latest version of a selected product in all frames without time-matching.\n\n\nForecast match\n: Overlays a model product only when its forecast times match those of an initially loaded product. This load mode is available only when another product is already\nloaded in the large display pane.\n\n\nInventory\n: Selecting a product when the load mode is set to Inventory brings up a Dialog Box with the available forecast and inventory times from which you can select the product you\nwant. Inventory loads into the currently displayed frame.\n\n\nSlot\n: Puts the latest version of a selected product in the currently displayed frame.",