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> Hello, > I am new to the netcdf file format but am receiving some data in this form. I > would like to work with the data in R and OS X operating system, so I think I > need to install both the netCDF libraries and then the ncdp package (for use > in R). I'm writing because I'm not sure where to obtain the netCDF library > and any instructions? Can you point me in the right direction? > > Regards, > Mercedes > Greetings Mercedes! The latest release of the netCDF library can be found here: ftp://ftp.unidata.ucar.edu/pub/netcdf/netcdf-4.1.3.tar.gz and directions for building can be found here: http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/netcdf/docs/netcdf-install.html#Requirements Cheers! Sean Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: KXB-112643 Department: Support netCDF Priority: Normal Status: Open