r.dict - Tool to consult the CMC-RPN variable dictionary

WARNING - This utility will soon be replaced by a new version based on the XML version of the dictionary. Please consult the documentation for

r.dict+

to get the latest developments.


YC - 05 May 2004

Usage

r.dict

-n nomvar Gives the definition associated with the variable NOMVAR

"-n ." gives the definition of all NOMVAR and TYPVAR

-t typvar Gives the definition associated with the variable TYPVAR

"-t ." gives the definition of all TYPVAR

Examples


r.dict -n TT

[phillips:~]$ r.dict -n tt
definition de nom=TT, type=,
TT TEMPERATURE C


r.dict -t .
[phillips:~]$ r.dict -t .
definition de nom=,, type=.
--A, ANALYSE
--C, CLIMATOLOGIE
--D, DONNEES BRUTES AUX STATIONS
--E, ERREUR MENSUELLE
--K, CONSTANTES VARIEES
--M, MATRICE DE VERIFICATION (TABLE CONTINGENTE)
--O, OBSERVATION
--P, PREVISION
--Q, DIAGNOSTIC QPF
--S, SCORES DIVERS
--T, SERIE TEMPORELLE
--X, DIVERS

Additional comments

This tool is truly bilingual : you will find variables defined in english, others in french. Or an English description, and French units, or vice-versa. You won't miss it when the new dictionary will be ready.