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Confused about how to install WRF

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WeatherHound

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I have been trying to install WRF and I keep on finding different methods to do so.

1. use github repo and look for folder WRF.
2. use .tar file and look for folder WRFV4.4.2 but the folder comes up with WRF

I am confused which is the best way to install WRF.

The tutorials online through mutilple sources say different things.
 
WeatherHound said:
I have been trying to install WRF and I keep on finding different methods to do so.

1. use github repo and look for folder WRF.
2. use .tar file and look for folder WRFV4.4.2 but the folder comes up with WRF

I am confused which is the best way to install WRF.

The tutorials online through mutilple sources say different things.
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Good afternoon @WeatherHound

Either method is a proper way to install WRF.

As for the second point you brought up, I believe NCAR is changing the file name structure but I am not 100% certain. Could just be an error when you untar the file. Can you provide a screenshot of what you are seeing?

That way the folks at NCAR can see what is happening? I'm sure the admins (@Ming Chen @kwerner ) of the board would like to know.
 
Hi,
The name of the directory when unpackaged is based on the name of the directory when it was packaged up. This can occasionally differ from the previous version(s), depending on who packaged it, etc. There is no difference, however. It is just a name. If you are unhappy with the name of your directory, you can rename it. Try something like
Code: 
mv WRF WRFV4.4.2

As for obtaining WRF, either downloading or using GitHub to obtain the code is fine.
 
kwerner said:
Hi,
The name of the directory when unpackaged is based on the name of the directory when it was packaged up. This can occasionally differ from the previous version(s), depending on who packaged it, etc. There is no difference, however. It is just a name. If you are unhappy with the name of your directory, you can rename it. Try something like
Code: 
mv WRF WRFV4.4.2

As for obtaining WRF, either downloading or using GitHub to obtain the code is fine.
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Thank you!
 
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