D2D Tools
Configuration/Other
There are a few other D-2D tools worth mentioning, including Text Window, PGEN, LAPS tools, Units Calculator, and WarnGen.
Text Window
While on an operational AWIPS you typically have the text workstation loaded on a separate monitor from CAVE, you can additionally load a text window from the Tools menu if you want to view a text product from the database.
Product Generator (PGEN)
The National Centers use PGEN to draw annotations and generate all their products, and it is included in D-2D to support Center Weather Service Units (CWSUs) making AWC-style SIGMETs. While this is not intended to be used for other purposes, there are a number of unique drawing and annotation tools that can be used to make images using the CAVE->export->Image once a display has been created. "PGEN Palette" under the Tools menu can be used to draw, annotate, and open/save displays. "PGEN Display" under the Tools menu can only be used to retrieve saved PGEN sessions.
Local Analysis and Prediction System (LAPS) Tools
There is a LAPS tool for the LAPS focal point to identify what data was ingested in the LAPS objective analysis and to view and redefine the LAPS analysis domain.
Unit Calculator
If you ever need to convert units in D-2D, you can use the Units Calculator from the Tools menu. Just select the desired unit checkboxes, enter a number, and hit enter.
WarnGen
You can load WarnGen from the Tools menu or the D-2D yellow button on the toolbar.