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[netCDF #AMS-956047]: netcdf dimensions NF90_UNLIMITED

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  • Subject: [netCDF #AMS-956047]: netcdf dimensions NF90_UNLIMITED
  • Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:22:54 -0700
Hello,

NetCDF4 files create with CLASSIC_MODE are limited to only one unlimited 
dimension.  You will need to specify a netCDF4 file to have multiple unlimited 
dimension types.

I hope this helps, have a great day,

-Ward

> Hi Support,
> 
> can I use NF90_UNLIMITED as a length for 3 dimensions of my 3D variable, As
> given below
> 
> *stat = NF90_DEF_DIM( ncid_user, i, NF90_UNLIMITED, i_id )*
> * stat = NF90_DEF_DIM( ncid_user, j, NF90_UNLIMITED, j_id )*
> * stat = NF90_DEF_DIM( ncid_user, k, NF90_UNLIMITED, k_id )*
> 
> Also my netcdf file create function is as below:
> 
> *stat = NF90_CREATE( '/home/sachin/output.nc <http://output.nc>',
> NF90_CLOBBER, ncid_user )*
> 
> Because I am getting an error when I am creating netcdf file with
> NF90_CLASSIC_MODE option.
> 
> error: NC_UNLIMITED size already in use (Code -54)
> 
> --
> Thanks and regards,
> Sachin H. Shinde
> Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli.
> 
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: AMS-956047
Department: Support netCDF
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed
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