query

The query command allows the user to get information about a variety of aspects of the current GrADS session. Configuration, plot characteristics, graphics specifics, and file structure are some examples. The use of query pos combined with the coordinate transformations is the basis of many interactive applications with buttons and drop menus. The query command may be shortened to simply q. The syntax is:

query <option>
or
q <option>

When given without an option, the query command returns a list of the possible options. These are:

Usage Notes

For more information on the use of the query command, see the section of the User's Guide on commands that complement the scripting language.

Examples