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[GEMPAK #WBY-457057]: Gempak installation problem

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  • Subject: [GEMPAK #WBY-457057]: Gempak installation problem
  • Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:01:00 -0600
Hi Yeshwanth,

The font warning and X_OpenFont error sounds like you need to install some font 
packages on your machine. 

Two previous Unidata/GEMPAK tickets discuss the same error (if you are also 
seeing error messages like "Warning: Cannot convert string 
"-adobe-helvetica-*-r-normal-*-14-*-75-75..."

http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/support/help/MailArchives/gempak/msg05527.html

and 

http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/support/help/MailArchives/gempak/msg00713.html




-Michael


> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> I have new error that I need some help.
> 
> If I try to start NMAP2, an error called X_Openfont pops up.
> 
> I tried goggling it and found that it has to do with installing fonts.
> Is the problem related with fonts or something else ?
> 
> Should I open a new ticket for the problem ?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Yeshwanth
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 6/10/2010 5:17 PM, Unidata GEMPAK Support wrote:
> > Yeshwanth,
> >
> > I've determined the build error was due to issues with the current netCDF 
> > library being built for GEMPAK 5.11.4 on your system - however the error 
> > messages that netCDF reports weren't in the make.out file that you 
> > attached, I believe because they may only appear in the first clean "make 
> > all" attempt and not subsequent attempts without first a full make 
> > distclean.
> >
> > So, as of now GEMPAK programs should work correctly on your system, but 
> > please let me know if you encounter any strangeness or bugs.
> >
> > Michael
> > Unidata User Support
> >
> >
> >
> >> I am not sure what up to date means here.
> >>
> >> The uscore.h file has Feb 16 date on it.
> >>
> >> "grep im_lutf uscore.h" did return a value.
> >>
> >> Anyways I replaced the file and built it again.
> >>
> >> Still I am getting errors while installation and programs like sflist are 
> >> not working.
> >>
> >> Please let me know if you need anything else.
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Yeshwanth
> >>
> >>
> >>
> > Ticket Details
> > ===================
> > Ticket ID: WBY-457057
> > Department: Support GEMPAK
> > Priority: Normal
> > Status: Open
> >
> 
> 
> 


Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: WBY-457057
Department: Support GEMPAK
Priority: Normal
Status: Open