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[GEMPAK #QCC-378592]: Shapefile

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  • Subject: [GEMPAK #QCC-378592]: Shapefile
  • Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:12:35 -0700
Another solution is to output to postscript and use a program to convert to a 
standard vg format, such as SVG (using pstoedit).

-Michael

> Hi Brannon,
> 
> All GEMPAK programs can output to vector graphics files using the DEVICE 
> variable
> 
> http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/gempak/manual/variables_index?device
> 
> From the manual page: The VG driver produces a GEMPAK Vector Graphics file.  
> This file can then
> be used in product generation for graphical editing of the elements.
> When producing a VG file, CLEAR has no effect, i.e., all elements are
> added to the output file regardless of the value of CLEAR.
> 
> Michael
> Unidata Support
> 
> > Full Name: Brannon Seay
> > Email Address: address@hidden
> > Organization: Florida State University
> > Package Version:
> > Operating System:
> > Hardware:
> > Description of problem: Hello,
> >
> > Is it possible to convert the plot from say gdplot3 to a shapefile?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Brannon
> >
> >


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: QCC-378592
Department: Support GEMPAK
Priority: Emergency
Status: Open