set data "http://iridl.ldeo.columbia.edu/SOURCES/.NASA/.GPCP/.V2/.multi-satellite/.prcp/Y/%252860S%2529%252810N%2529RANGEEDGES/T/%2528Jan%25201970%2529%2528Dec%25202003%2529RANGEEDGES/X/%252890W%2529%252830W%2529RANGEEDGES/X+integral/dods"If ferret refuses to read the file, saying
** netCDF error: Invalid Argument is this a CDF file ?it is quite possible that you can use set data after you download the netcdf file.
If you have questions, comments, or problems please use the help@iri link. This page will evolve as we learn more about how Ferret handles data downloads, and your help pointing out problems is much appreciated.
There is a bug in ferret which is corrected in release 6.0 (see notes about "nonstandard calendar axes"). Please upgrade if you are using monthly data.