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This is the default View for plotting geographic-based data. This View was discussed previously in A Quick Tour of Metview. 

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The Cross Section View

This icon is a plotting specification for cross section plots from a suitable GRIB data source 

Now create a new Cross Section View icon. Visualise it and drop the t_an filter icon into the Display Window. A default cross section is generated. This is an alternative way to view your data - instead of a geographical plot for instance.

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