The Generic Mapping Tools Version 6. (1st November 2019)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- The Generic Mapping Tools Version 6. (1st November 2019)
- Main Title:
- The Generic Mapping Tools Version 6
- Authors:
- Wessel, P.
Luis, J. F.
Uieda, L.
Scharroo, R.
Wobbe, F.
Smith, W. H. F.
Tian, D. - Abstract:
- Abstract: The Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) software is ubiquitous in the Earth and ocean sciences. As a cross‐platform tool producing high‐quality maps and figures, it is used by tens of thousands of scientists around the world. The basic syntax of GMT scripts has evolved very slowly since the 1990s, despite the fact that GMT is generally perceived to have a steep learning curve with many pitfalls for beginners and experienced users alike. Reducing these pitfalls means changing the interface, which would break compatibility with thousands of existing scripts. With the latest GMT version 6, we solve this conundrum by introducing a new "modern mode" to complement the interface used in previous versions, which GMT 6 now calls "classic mode." GMT 6 defaults to classic mode and thus is a recommended upgrade for all GMT 5 users. Nonetheless, new users should take advantage of modern mode to make shorter scripts, quickly access commonly used global data sets, and take full advantage of the new tools to draw subplots, place insets, and create animations. Plain Language Summary: The Generic Mapping Tools software is widely used in Earth and ocean sciences to process data and make maps and illustrations. This new version simplifies usage, adds quick access to key data sets, and provides a tool for making scientific animations. Key Points: A new version of the Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) is released A new modern mode, complementing the existing classic mode, greatly simplifies GMTAbstract: The Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) software is ubiquitous in the Earth and ocean sciences. As a cross‐platform tool producing high‐quality maps and figures, it is used by tens of thousands of scientists around the world. The basic syntax of GMT scripts has evolved very slowly since the 1990s, despite the fact that GMT is generally perceived to have a steep learning curve with many pitfalls for beginners and experienced users alike. Reducing these pitfalls means changing the interface, which would break compatibility with thousands of existing scripts. With the latest GMT version 6, we solve this conundrum by introducing a new "modern mode" to complement the interface used in previous versions, which GMT 6 now calls "classic mode." GMT 6 defaults to classic mode and thus is a recommended upgrade for all GMT 5 users. Nonetheless, new users should take advantage of modern mode to make shorter scripts, quickly access commonly used global data sets, and take full advantage of the new tools to draw subplots, place insets, and create animations. Plain Language Summary: The Generic Mapping Tools software is widely used in Earth and ocean sciences to process data and make maps and illustrations. This new version simplifies usage, adds quick access to key data sets, and provides a tool for making scientific animations. Key Points: A new version of the Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) is released A new modern mode, complementing the existing classic mode, greatly simplifies GMT scripting Easy access to remote data sets and advanced animation building facilitate science communication … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Geochemistry, geophysics, geosystems. Volume 20:Number 11(2019)
- Journal:
- Geochemistry, geophysics, geosystems
- Issue:
- Volume 20:Number 11(2019)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 20, Issue 11 (2019)
- Year:
- 2019
- Volume:
- 20
- Issue:
- 11
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2019-0020-0011-0000
- Page Start:
- 5556
- Page End:
- 5564
- Publication Date:
- 2019-11-01
- Subjects:
- Geochemistry -- Periodicals
Geophysics -- Periodicals
Earth sciences -- Periodicals
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1525-2027 ↗
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1029/2019GC008515 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1525-2027
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