TO RESEND GRIB FILES (WPC)
  1. Open an xterm window
  2. Rerun "mkvg" (be careful of the forecast cycle. To see defaults, type "mkvg h"

FOR OFFICES TO RE-INGEST GRIB FILES INTO GFE
  1. Open an xterm window on AWIPS
  2. Type "ifpInit -a HPCERP" to update the 5km files* This is likely what you want!
  3. Type "ifpInit -a HPCQPF" to update the 10km files

TO RELAUNCH VGF FILES
  1. Open an xterm window
  2. Type "relaunch_vgf"
TO RETRIEVE VGF FILES
FROM AN XTERM ON A UNIX/LINUX BOX:

ftp ftp.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov
user is anonymous
password is your email address
bin
cd vgf
cd to current day in the format YYYYMMDD
ls
get the files you need
exit

FROM A WEB BROWSER:

Place the following in address selection of the browser window:

ftp://ftp.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/vgf/
double click on the proper directory and click on the file with the right mouse button, then choose "copy to folder" being the designated folder on your machine.