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> Yes, this is for a different dataset - surface observations are in these > files. A sample file has been uploaded ("20070608_1500") for your review. > Thank you! > > Laura Hi Laura, I checked the file you uploaded, it worked ok with "netcdf/gempak point data". However, this dataset is very big, you better subset the the data before create the display, I have 4G memory allocated to the IDV and it reached the max. This probably explain the froze problem in your machine. Yuan > > >>> "Unidata IDV Support" <address@hidden> 10/24/2010 10:26 PM >>> > > I cannot successfully load integrated mesonet netCDF files (downloaded > > directly from the MADIS database) into the IDV and received an error > > message. When loading the files in Data Choosers under General then Files, > > I chose the data source type of "netCDF/GEMPAK Point data". This is the > > same process that I used for the MADIS metar netCDF files. > > > > Also, the Submit Support Form option accompanying this problem's error > > message prompt is not functioning for me and froze the program. > > > > Please let me know what you find out about these issues following the > > Unidata Training sessions. > > > > Laura > > > > > Laura, > > I am guessing you that you were talking about another kind of dataset, not > madis profiler dataset. If so, please upload a sample file here: > http://motherlode.ucar.edu/repository/alias/idvupload > > I will take a look after the workshop. > > Yuan > > Ticket Details > =================== > Ticket ID: EDC-667340 > Department: Support IDV > Priority: Normal > Status: Closed > > > Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: EDC-667340 Department: Support IDV Priority: Normal Status: Closed