# VERDI
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## [About the VERDI category](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/about-the-verdi-category/41)
**Author:** [@lizadams](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/lizadams)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/about-the-verdi-category/41 "2023-05-22T04:00:00Z")
Post questions and share your knowledge on how to use VERDI for analysis and visualization of CMAQ inputs and output data. PLEASE READ before posting - #3 https://github.com/cempd/verdi/tree/shapefile\_mpas
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## [Visualizing DMS and CHLO in VERDI](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/visualizing-dms-and-chlo-in-verdi/6044)
**Author:** [@DLyder](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/DLyder)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/visualizing-dms-and-chlo-in-verdi/6044 "2025-11-19T16:17:10Z")
We have just created a modified ocean file suitable for use with DDM, i.e., we added the DMS and CHLO fields using the recommended Jupyter notebook as per the instructions in the Spatial Allocator tool Manual. The Ocean …
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## [Visualization of boundary netcdfs](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/visualization-of-boundary-netcdfs/5724)
**Author:** [@RogerKwok](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/RogerKwok)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/visualization-of-boundary-netcdfs/5724 "2025-04-10T17:37:56Z")
Hi all, PAVE visualized boundary files such as METDOT3D, GRIDDOT\[2,3\]D, BCON, etc. I wonder if this capability can be reintroduced to VERDI. Thanks, Roger
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## [Can\`t install VERDI\_2.1.6\_win in windows](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/can-t-install-verdi-2-1-6-win-in-windows/5592)
**Author:** [@TJDOFLEARN](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/TJDOFLEARN)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/can-t-install-verdi-2-1-6-win-in-windows/5592 "2025-02-21T13:48:44Z")
When I install verdi, an error is reported as follows my config.properties set is config.txt (1.2 KB)
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## [Verdi vertical cross some of Label are not working](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-vertical-cross-some-of-label-are-not-working/5436)
**Author:** [@kkkghs0828](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/kkkghs0828)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-vertical-cross-some-of-label-are-not-working/5436 "2024-12-12T18:30:39Z")
Hi I was trying to edit footers in vertical cross setion plots but we cannot edit the footers Also, I tried to change number format in Color Map to change number of digits but it is working in scale, not for min and …
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## [Verdi command for layerRange](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-command-for-layerrange/5425)
**Author:** [@kkkghs0828](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/kkkghs0828)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-command-for-layerrange/5425 "2024-12-09T18:44:28Z")
dsf/dsflkjsdflk Hi I was trying to use layerRange command in verdi with scripts below but it was not working. How can I use this command?
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## [OBS data for VERDI overlays?](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/obs-data-for-verdi-overlays/5224)
**Author:** [@lexiewilson](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/lexiewilson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/obs-data-for-verdi-overlays/5224 "2024-11-19T20:55:46Z")
I would like to include AQS overlay data for tile plots in VERDI. I found this link to VERDI-ready data: Obs\_Overlay - Google Drive However, many of our key stations in Utah are missing from the 2017 file. Are there VER…
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## [VERDI vertical cross plot configuration](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-vertical-cross-plot-configuration/5360)
**Author:** [@kkkghs0828](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/kkkghs0828)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-vertical-cross-plot-configuration/5360 "2024-11-19T19:58:49Z")
Hi I am using VERDI 2.1.6 the latest version. In Vertical cross section, configuration → color map → change to logarithmic. The scale doesnt seem working. Can you check it?
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## [VERDI configuration](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-configuration/5339)
**Author:** [@kkkghs0828](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/kkkghs0828)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-configuration/5339 "2024-11-13T16:50:13Z")
Hi I am not sure that it is a bug or not but when I use a configuration with Logarithm. The VERDI is not taking maximum value. As soon as I changed a configuration to LINEAR, it is working well. Log Linear …
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## [Verdi layer command](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-layer-command/5338)
**Author:** [@kkkghs0828](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/kkkghs0828)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-layer-command/5338 "2024-11-12T19:24:05Z")
Hi I am using verdi command to draw multi layer plots. But the layer command seemed not working, by plotting only layer 1. Can you check it?
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## [Bizarre calculation of MD8A in VERDI](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/bizarre-calculation-of-md8a-in-verdi/4186)
**Author:** [@lexiewilson](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/lexiewilson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/bizarre-calculation-of-md8a-in-verdi/4186 "2024-09-25T19:18:40Z")
Hello! I am trying to verify the maximum daily 8 hour average (MD8A) calculation for a CAMx output file (july 13 2017). My domain does not include buffer cells. I am using VERDI version 2.4.1 When I calculate MD8A dire…
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## [Importing VERDI Shapefiles into ArcGIS Pro](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/importing-verdi-shapefiles-into-arcgis-pro/5099)
**Author:** [@toon.elias](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/toon.elias)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/importing-verdi-shapefiles-into-arcgis-pro/5099 "2024-08-01T00:10:19Z")
Hello. I am running into an issue with the “Export as Image/GIS” functionality in VERDI. When I import the exported shapefile into ArcGIS Pro, the shapefile is missing projection information. I was hoping to figure out w…
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## [Reading data from one grid and adding the value of a cell to another grid](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/reading-data-from-one-grid-and-adding-the-value-of-a-cell-to-another-grid/4768)
**Author:** [@ardastan](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/ardastan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/reading-data-from-one-grid-and-adding-the-value-of-a-cell-to-another-grid/4768 "2024-03-22T18:40:37Z")
Hi, I’m running CMAQ on two different grids, one coarse and one fine within the former one, but these are not nested and come from two different sets of simulations (one with wind blown dust and one without). I wonder …
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## [Line plot from script or batch file](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/line-plot-from-script-or-batch-file/4774)
**Author:** [@ardastan](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/ardastan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/line-plot-from-script-or-batch-file/4774 "2024-03-22T17:00:49Z")
Hi, I wonder if there is any example for producing a line graph (gtype=line) by running a batch file or a script? All examples in VERDI scripts are for tile plot. If anyone can provide such a thing, I also appreciate i…
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## [Transition to 2.1.5](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/transition-to-2-1-5/4697)
**Author:** [@RogerKwok](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/RogerKwok)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/transition-to-2-1-5/4697 "2024-02-05T18:27:40Z")
Hi VERDI developers, Suppose I transitioned from 2.1.4 to 2.1.5. Is it okay to keep the data folder of 2.1.4 in case I need my config files or data in it? Thanks, Roger
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## [How to display the calculation results of the WRF-CMAQ model](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/how-to-display-the-calculation-results-of-the-wrf-cmaq-model/4463)
**Author:** [@hiro](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/hiro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/how-to-display-the-calculation-results-of-the-wrf-cmaq-model/4463 "2023-11-01T20:30:29Z")
Hello! I have calculated for oxidant concentrations by the WRF-CMAQ model. I am currently checking the results with VERDI, but how can I check the results with hourly values? I can only view the time variation by plott…
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## [Control size of images created with VERDI scripts](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/control-size-of-images-created-with-verdi-scripts/4334)
**Author:** [@danunes](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/danunes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/control-size-of-images-created-with-verdi-scripts/4334 "2023-09-13T21:57:16Z")
Can VERDI scripts control exported image size? The images I am creating with scripts are smaller than those created with the GUI.
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## [How can I use subdomain command for crossplot in verdi?](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/how-can-i-use-subdomain-command-for-crossplot-in-verdi/4299)
**Author:** [@kkkghs0828](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/kkkghs0828)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/how-can-i-use-subdomain-command-for-crossplot-in-verdi/4299 "2023-08-15T16:54:26Z")
\[-subDomain \] sets the VERDI domain matching the currently selected dataset to the bounding box specified by its arguments. The currently selected dataset is the most recently added dataset. It is often handy to type -su…
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## [The prerequisite for using formula is that the time between datasets must be exactly the same?](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/the-prerequisite-for-using-formula-is-that-the-time-between-datasets-must-be-exactly-the-same/4215)
**Author:** [@bandaoshutiao](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/bandaoshutiao)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/the-prerequisite-for-using-formula-is-that-the-time-between-datasets-must-be-exactly-the-same/4215 "2023-07-06T15:07:37Z")
Hi For example, it must be the same year, month, and day, otherwise an error of time steps are not compatible across datasets will occur. Can time be ignored? thanks
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## [Verdi (cross-section plot in script)](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-cross-section-plot-in-script/4156)
**Author:** [@kkkghs0828](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/kkkghs0828)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-cross-section-plot-in-script/4156 "2023-06-25T20:29:21Z")
Hello. I want to draw cross-section plots with the command. (-verticalCrossPlot X|Y \ (NEW)) But I am confused about using it. Can you give me any example of a cross-section plot? This is my script. \[…
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## [Saving file as shape in Verdi scripting](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/saving-file-as-shape-in-verdi-scripting/4063)
**Author:** [@kkkghs0828](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/kkkghs0828)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/saving-file-as-shape-in-verdi-scripting/4063 "2023-04-28T16:15:00Z")
Is it possible to save a file as a shape file in a Verdi scripting? or Does anyone know a location of this file? anl.verdi.commandline.ScriptHandler
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## [Verdi batch script submit](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-batch-script-submit/3934)
**Author:** [@kkkghs0828](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/kkkghs0828)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-batch-script-submit/3934 "2023-02-22T21:35:57Z")
Is it possible to submit the verdi batch script? I can execute the script but it is not working with sbatch command error message
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## [ConfigFile ignored](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/configfile-ignored/3820)
**Author:** [@RogerKwok](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/RogerKwok)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/configfile-ignored/3820 "2023-01-17T23:37:01Z")
Hi there, I found that the -ConfigFile option was ignored when Verdi 2.1.4 was launched in linux command mode. My configure file could only be imported on GUI. Has anyone else ever experienced the glitch, or have I miss…
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## [VERDI Legend Placement](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-legend-placement/3594)
**Author:** [@zacadelman](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/zacadelman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-legend-placement/3594 "2022-09-27T20:56:00Z")
Hi There When I create a VERDI 2.1.3 plot using a shell script the legend on the plot is offset to the side and gets partially cut off in the display window. When I create a plot from the VERDI GUI this doesn’t happen. …
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## [VERDI and its problem with shapefiles from linux terminal](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-and-its-problem-with-shapefiles-from-linux-terminal/3522)
**Author:** [@ardastan](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/ardastan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-and-its-problem-with-shapefiles-from-linux-terminal/3522 "2022-09-06T21:49:42Z")
Hi I’m trying to open a CMAQ output file (.nc) into VERDI (2.1.3) from terminal in Ubuntu which works perfectly fine. I am also able to add a shapefile to the command with the -mapName switch and VERDI opens both the da…
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## [Vulnerability in Log4j used by VERDI](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/vulnerability-in-log4j-used-by-verdi/2882)
**Author:** [@msospedra](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/msospedra)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/vulnerability-in-log4j-used-by-verdi/2882 "2021-12-23T16:41:56Z")
Hi, Our IT department has identified some vulnerability issues in one of the libraries used by VERDI: VERDI\_1.5.0/plugins/core/lib/log4j-core-2.0-rc1.jar This link reports the issue: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/apach…
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## [Verdi shapefile error](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-shapefile-error/2798)
**Author:** [@YoonB](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/YoonB)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-shapefile-error/2798 "2021-11-16T00:05:41Z")
Dear CMAS Forum, hello I’m using VERDI-2.0 Beta version to analyze my CMAQ results. I added an external shapefile to calculate the areal interpolation but when I try to plot the areal interpolation, an error occurs dis…
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## [How to draw 2-D contour](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/how-to-draw-2-d-contour/2768)
**Author:** [@farzad-faghihi](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/farzad-faghihi)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/how-to-draw-2-d-contour/2768 "2021-11-08T15:22:23Z")
Hi. I want to draw a 2-D contour from my output of CMAQ but I do not how it is possible. Thanks.
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## [Cannot locate verdi.sh](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/cannot-locate-verdi-sh/2689)
**Author:** [@afernandez](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/afernandez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/cannot-locate-verdi-sh/2689 "2021-10-27T14:15:05Z")
Hello, I just cloned the GitHub repository but there’s no verdi.sh. Thanks.
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## [Verdi and shapefiles to South America](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-and-shapefiles-to-south-america/2536)
**Author:** [@carolina](https://forum.cmascenter.org/u/carolina)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.cmascenter.org/t/verdi-and-shapefiles-to-south-america/2536 "2021-07-25T00:12:47Z")
Dear CMAS community I am using Verdi version 1.4.1, I have tried to add shapefiles from Paraguay but they do not appear on the map. Could you help me with this problem?
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