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[IDV #VED-489516]: metar time plot

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  • Subject: [IDV #VED-489516]: metar time plot
  • Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:01:57 -0700
Hi Bill,

> Description of problem: I am trying to plot cc1 and cc2 as symbols at the 
> proper altitudes in a metar time series
> plot, as in a meteogram. I can plot the symbols, however the vertical 
> locations do not
> adjust to zcl1 and zcl2. I am able to use top, middle or bottom, but not the 
> actual heights.
> Can this be done?

It wouldn't be easy to do. We'd have to have a way to specify which field to 
use for height and then specify how that value maps into the Y axis. 

> 
> BTW, when I plot wind barbs at vertical position top or bottom, they are too 
> close to the
> edge of the chart, and are sometimes lost when they extend over the edge. Can 
> they be
> plotted a little further from the absolute top and bottom?
> 
> 
I've added a bit more spacing.

-Jeff



Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: VED-489516
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed