This icon is a plotting specification for cross section plots from a suitable GRIB data source . It can also take the output from a Cross Section Data icon as an input. In this case, a consistency check is performed between the parameters that are common to both icons. In addition to the parameters required for the cross section computation, it this icon specifies the axis details as well as the plot positioning in the plot frame of the display window / paper sheet and the overlay of different data units in the same plot. It allows to create a cross-section plot directly from a suitable (multi-level) data unit without resorting to the use of the Cross Section Data application icon. It is used for visualisation purpose only since the computed output values (e.g. the netCDF file) are not available to the user.
It allows to create a cross section plot from either a suitable (multi-level) data source or a Cross Section Data application icon. If a data source is used the computed output values ((i.e. the netCDF file) are only used internally and are not available to the user. This option is preferred when the main purpose is visualisation only. If a Cross Section Data application is selected a consistency check is performed between both set of input parameters. It allows the creation of a cross section plot from a suitable GRIB data source. T he computed output values (i.e. the netCDF file) are only used internally and are not available to the user.
This view can also take the output from a Cross Section Data icon as an input. In this case, a consistency check is performed between the parameters that are common to both icons.
To access the computed output values use the Cross Section Data icon. This option is preferred when the main purpose is visualisation only. If an orography is plotted it can be customised by applying a Graph Plotting visual definition icon. Further details on the role and usage of View icons in the visualisation process, please see Views. The macro language equivalent is mxsectview(). | 