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If using the OpenIFS/Metview virtual machine with these exercises the recommended memory is at least 6Gb, the minimum memory is 4Gb. If using 4Gb, do not use more than 2 parameters per plot.
These exercises use a relatively large domain with high resolution data. Some of the plotting options can therefore require significant amounts of memory. If the virtual machine freezes when running metview, please try increasing the memory assigned to the VM.
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