import metplotpy.contributed... instead of relative import

[ahijevyc]

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Describe the Problem

when running program it complains about relative import

python planview_fv3.py -h

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/glade/derecho/scratch/ahijevyc/METplotpy/metplotpy/contributed/fv3_physics_tend/planview_fv3.py", line 11, in <module>
    from . import physics_tend
ImportError: attempted relative import with no known parent package

Expected Behavior

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Environment

Describe your runtime environment:

1. Machine: casper login node
2. conda environment with metplotpy 2.1.0 installed

To Reproduce

Describe the steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Follow instructions in https://metplotpy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/Users_Guide/fv3_physics.html
2. setenv METPLOTPY_BASE
3. Scroll down to 'Run from the Command Line' and run commands listed there.

Relevant Deadlines

June 2025 grant runs out

Funding Source

NOAA JTTI UFS

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