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Hi Kimberly, re: > As an avid Python user for research and teaching, I was thrilled to discover > that McIDAS > now comes with a Python package: > > https://www.ssec.wisc.edu/mcidas/software/x/fastrack2017.1_unix.html > > However, Unidata's version of McIDAS-X predates the addition of this package, > and I was > unable to find any information regarding future releases. Will there be a > v2017 (or > later) release from Unidata which includes all the features of 2017.1, Yes. I have been waiting to release Unidata McIDAS-X/-XCD v2017 until the final format of NOAAPort SBN-delivered and LDM/IDD relayed GOES-16 ABI imagery is finalized so that users can take advantage of the experimental GOES-16 imagery that is being made available. Given the test distribution of non-remapped imagery that will occur/start tomorrow, I am hoping that a decision will be made so I can release v2017. re: > or should I > contact SSEC directly to inquire about obtaining the latest version of McIDAS? No. re: > Thank you very much for your time. No worries. Cheers, Tom -- **************************************************************************** Unidata User Support UCAR Unidata Program (303) 497-8642 P.O. Box 3000 address@hidden Boulder, CO 80307 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unidata HomePage http://www.unidata.ucar.edu **************************************************************************** Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: TKS-794443 Department: Support McIDAS Priority: Normal Status: Closed =================== NOTE: All email exchanges with Unidata User Support are recorded in the Unidata inquiry tracking system and then made publicly available through the web. If you do not want to have your interactions made available in this way, you must let us know in each email you send to us.