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[IDV #CUI-983043]: IDV problem?

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  • Subject: [IDV #CUI-983043]: IDV problem?
  • Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:52:18 -0600
> I'm work in Geoge Mason University,I'm a new unidata user.I downloaded
> IDV from website(IDV 2.4 Installer for Linux/x86 with Java 3D 1.5.1)and
> installed to my server,but it can not work. When i double click IDV
> problem,pop-up a error window,the error message is following:
> 
> Could not create a graphics configuration.  Please contract Unidata user
> support or see the FAQ.
> 
> What's the possible problem?
> 

The IDV is normally used interactively and requires a graphics environment 
(e.g., X windows, MS Windows)

You can run the DIV in scripting mode on a server but it still needs a graphics 
environment. You can use the X virtual frame buffer (xvfb):
http://harpo:8080/repository/test_it_xxx/entry/get/hycom.xidv?id=1206989674933_0.12355964483054127_8

-Jeff


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: CUI-983043
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed