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[IDV #BDW-276057]: How to make dynamic *.xidv file

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  • Subject: [IDV #BDW-276057]: How to make dynamic *.xidv file
  • Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 12:47:30 -0600
Hi Howard,

> I would like to know what can be done and what can't by using IDV plugin.
> 
> It looks like the xidv file is static (data source, date, field,
> display). Can I make any of them replaceable? For example, choosing
> different data source or different field.
> 

The only thing you can do is to select a new data source. You can do this when
you File->Open a bundle file or at the command line with the -setfile argument
(run idv -help for details), or through in an isl script with the setfiles 
command:
http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/idv/docs/userguide/isl/DataAndDisplays.html#setfiles


-Jeff


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: BDW-276057
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed