Difference between revisions of "MrSID"
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Opens aerial or satellite photos in MrSid format (.SID extension). | Opens aerial or satellite photos in MrSid format (.SID extension). | ||
| − | This function is deactivated for default. To activate it user must | + | ; Note: |
| + | : This function is deactivated for default. To activate it user must copy the needed binaries into OpenJUMP as explained below. | ||
Installing MrSID executable in OpenJUMP (for OpenJUMP 1.6.1 or older versions, see below) | Installing MrSID executable in OpenJUMP (for OpenJUMP 1.6.1 or older versions, see below) | ||
| − | (1) download MrSID | + | (1) download MrSID executables from [http://www.lizardtech.com LizardTech website]. In april 2013, the download is available in the '''Downloads > Tools & Utilities''' as '''GeoExpress CommandLine Utilities'''. Download the distribution matching your OS (eg. geoexpress_commandlineutils_win.zip for Windows) and unzip the file, |
| − | (2) | + | (2) copy all files of the ''bin/'' folder of the above extracted archive into the ''lib/native/'' directory of your OpenJUMP installation, eg. for Windows these are |
** mrsidgeodecode.exe | ** mrsidgeodecode.exe | ||
** mrsidgeoinfo.exe | ** mrsidgeoinfo.exe | ||
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** geos.dll | ** geos.dll | ||
| − | (3) | + | (3) Restart OpenJUMP and look if you can load the files |
| − | (4) | + | (4) Check the '''Window > Console output''' for errors in case the ''Open Dialog'' does not offer you to open ''*.sid'' files. |
If you encounter problems with the new Lizard extensions, download the old ''mrsidinfo.exe'' file [http://www.ashsiii.com/downloads/mrsidinfo.zip here] | If you encounter problems with the new Lizard extensions, download the old ''mrsidinfo.exe'' file [http://www.ashsiii.com/downloads/mrsidinfo.zip here] | ||
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'''Old OpenJUMP version''' : Up to version 1.6.1 (version 1.6.1 included), the default folder for MrSID executable was in lib/ext/ETC folder, and the default for temporary images was in lib/ext/ETC/TMP. You can check if the option to load "MrSID" files is offered in the file load dialog. | '''Old OpenJUMP version''' : Up to version 1.6.1 (version 1.6.1 included), the default folder for MrSID executable was in lib/ext/ETC folder, and the default for temporary images was in lib/ext/ETC/TMP. You can check if the option to load "MrSID" files is offered in the file load dialog. | ||
| − | '''MrSID''' (non Windows users): See The JUMP Pilot Project feature request - [https//sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail | + | '''MrSID''' (non Windows users): See The JUMP Pilot Project feature request - [https://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=3522566&group_id=118054&atid=679909|MrSID on non-windows platforms]. Note that the advice may not work on all systems. |
== Licensing discussion == | == Licensing discussion == | ||
See [[OpenJUMP_Licensing]] | See [[OpenJUMP_Licensing]] | ||
Revision as of 11:16, 22 April 2013
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MrSID File format
MrSID (pronounced Mister Sid) is an acronym that stands for multiresolution seamless image database. It is a file format (filename extension .sid) developed and patented by LizardTech for encoding of georeferenced raster graphics, such as orthophotos. See complete article about MrSID in wikipedia.
MrSID OpenJUMP reader
MrSID
Opens aerial or satellite photos in MrSid format (.SID extension).
- Note
- This function is deactivated for default. To activate it user must copy the needed binaries into OpenJUMP as explained below.
Installing MrSID executable in OpenJUMP (for OpenJUMP 1.6.1 or older versions, see below)
(1) download MrSID executables from LizardTech website. In april 2013, the download is available in the Downloads > Tools & Utilities as GeoExpress CommandLine Utilities. Download the distribution matching your OS (eg. geoexpress_commandlineutils_win.zip for Windows) and unzip the file,
(2) copy all files of the bin/ folder of the above extracted archive into the lib/native/ directory of your OpenJUMP installation, eg. for Windows these are
- mrsidgeodecode.exe
- mrsidgeoinfo.exe
- mrsidgeometa.exe
- geos.dll
(3) Restart OpenJUMP and look if you can load the files
(4) Check the Window > Console output for errors in case the Open Dialog does not offer you to open *.sid files.
If you encounter problems with the new Lizard extensions, download the old mrsidinfo.exe file here
Old OpenJUMP version : Up to version 1.6.1 (version 1.6.1 included), the default folder for MrSID executable was in lib/ext/ETC folder, and the default for temporary images was in lib/ext/ETC/TMP. You can check if the option to load "MrSID" files is offered in the file load dialog.
MrSID (non Windows users): See The JUMP Pilot Project feature request - on non-windows platforms. Note that the advice may not work on all systems.