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[IDV #EKQ-955586]: Point Data Plot: Layout Model Editor Issues With Imbedded Jython Formulas

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  • Subject: [IDV #EKQ-955586]: Point Data Plot: Layout Model Editor Issues With Imbedded Jython Formulas
  • Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:34:00 -0600
Hi Patrick-

> Full Name: Patrick Campbell
> Email Address: address@hidden
> Organization: University of Wyoming
> Package Version: 2.7u2 build date:2009-08-26 16:33 UTC
> Operating System: Windows Vista
> Hardware: Java: home: C:\Program Files\IDV_2.7u2\jre version: 1.6.0_13 
> j3d:1.5.2 fcs (build4)
> Description of problem: making shapes
> org.python.core.PyException
> 
> -----------------------------------------Problems Listed Below:
> I have a problem inserting an IDV- built in Jython function (i.e. dewpoint) 
> into a Point Data Plot  "Layout Model Editor - Parameter: ", found in Layout 
> Model Properties.
> 
> For example, I input the imbedded Jython function in the parameter box as  " 
> =dewpoint(T,RH)";  where T = D1, and RH = D2; thus coincident with the named 
> variables in my  file.  I can't seem to use other similar formulas, which 
> call for two variables D1 and D2.

You would need a dewpoint Jython function that would calculate dewpoint from 
temp and rh.  The Name error message indicates that there is no function named 
dewpoint. The IDV system one only works for grids at present.
 
> I am opening a .CSV file which is downloaded from the MesoWest Observations 
> Downloading website, from the University of Utah.
> 
> Please see attached file.
> 
> ******************
> Stack trace:
> Traceback (innermost last):
> File "<string>", line 1, in ?
> NameError: dewpoint
> 
> 
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: EKQ-955586
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open