Quickplot Options are the most important function in the system.  It allows the user to specify what is displayed on the tracking chart. Most of these functions are represented by a toolbar button and it is suggested that you ulitize them rather than the drop down menu.

Automatically save image to desktop when new data arrives - When this option is selected, the current image is saved to the users Windows desktop when new information has been plotted.

Change number of hours to lookback -  This determines the storm that will be displayed based on their age.  For example is this value is set at 48 hours, only storm that are less than 48 hours old will be shown.  We suggest keeping this value at 24-48 hours.

Plot Track -  If selected the actual track will be shown

Plot Track Chart Notes -  If selected the chart notes are indicated.

Plot Observation Point “circles” - If selected each of the storm’s observation points are plotted with circles. If showing an entire season or multiple storms, it is sometimes best to de-select this option.

Plot Wind Radii -  If this option is selected the storms latest position is indicated with the traditional wind areas.  If not, then a storm icon is shown instead.

Plot Forecast Track only -  If selected, the storm’s forecast track is shown

Plot Forecast Track Error -  If this option is “on” then the forecast track along with cone of uncertainty area is plotted

Label Storms -  This option determines if the storm name is shown next to the storm.  The font used is the same as the annotation font set in the main system

Display Base (home) Location - Determines if the systems base location is plotted on the map.  The base location is set in the main system’s user preferences.

Display Watch/Warning Areas -  If selected, all current watch and warning areas are shown.