The SKTEditor is a JavaTM application that greatly simplifies
the creation, editing and correction of
Common Data Format (CDF) files (see https://cdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/) that
comply with the International Solar-Terrestrial Physics (ISTP) / Space
Physics Data Facility (SPDF) guidelines
(see https://spdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/sp_use_of_cdf.html).
CDF files that are created using this tool will
be able to be imported into systems like CDAWeb easily and with a minimum
of human interaction.
This tutorial provides an overview of the SKTEditor features and execution.
Examples show key functionality to manipulate the creation of ISTP
compliant files, including:
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Global Attributes Panel
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Variable panel
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Creation of new variables (non-virtual or virtual)
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Compliance checking (variable or entire file)
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Saving the final version of the file.
This tutorial is organized into sections covering a particular topic.
Covering the Basics
Configuration and Installation
Getting Started
Constructing CDF Compliant Files
With Multi-Dimensional Variables
With Virtual Variables
Specialized Examples
Example 1