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The Import Graphics Files in Batch wizard lets you import TIFF, BMP, JPEG, GIF, Targa and PCX graphics files to ER Mapper format in batch. This can be useful for creating ER Mapper-format datasets needed for geocoding or reprojection of many files, or batch importing types not supported by raster translators. Output ER Mapper datasets are given the same name as the input graphics file (e.g., image1.tif imports to image1.ers). Features include:
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Import up to seven files from various locations, or all files in a directory.
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Automatically transfer geocoding information from TFW (for TIFF) or JPW (for JPEG) World files to ER Mapper datasets, and specify datum, projection and units (meters, feet or degrees) to assure correct georeferencing in ER Mapper.
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Automatically calculate statistics for each dataset after import, and write a log file to record processing status and system messages.
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The Rectify Datasets in Batch wizard lets you rectify all ER Mapper datasets in a directory in batch. Since rectification of large files can take quite a bit of processing time, this lets you take advantage of unattended batch processing. You must first have selected ground control points (GCPs) for each dataset using the Geocoding Wizard. Features include:
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Polynomial or Triangulated rectifications, and rectify background (for triangulation)
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Use rectification parameters for cell size, null value, and resampling already defined in each dataset (using the Geocoding Wizard), or override them to specify a common set to be used for all rectifications.
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Append a text string to output filenames to differentiate them from input files of the same name, for example "geocoded."
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Write a log file to record selected parameters and processing status.
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The Reptoject Datasets in Batch wizard lets you reproject (map to map transform) all ER Mapper datasets in a directory in batch. Since reprojection of large files can take quite a bit of processing time, this lets you take advantage of unattended batch processing. Features include:
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Reproject or datum shift between any datum/projection combination supported by ER Mapper.
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Define common reprojection parameters for all datasets, or have the wizard use parameters already defined for each dataset with the Geocoding Wizard.
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Specify output datum, map projection, null value, resampling and speed optimization (if defining common parameters).
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Automatic conversion of cell sizes from meters<->degrees as needed (if reprojecting to or from the GEODETIC projection).
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Append a text string to output filenames to differentiate them from input files of the same name, for example "UTM10."
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Write a log file to record selected parameters and processing status.
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The Rotate or Resample Datasets in Batch wizard lets you rotate or resample (change the pixel size) of all ER Mapper datasets in a directory in batch. Since rotation and resampling of large files can take quite a bit of processing time, this lets you take advantage of unattended batch processing. Features include:
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Select to rotate all datasets by a fixed amount, rotate all to the same orientation, or resample the pixel size only.
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For rotation by fixed amount, select the amount and clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation.
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Automatically rotate all datasets to point to the same orientation (north, for example) regardless of the current orientation of each dataset. (Datasets must be geocoded.)
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Resample to a different cell size while rotating if desired.
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Append a text string to output filenames to differentiate them from input files, for example "north" or "50m."
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Write a log file to record selected parameters and processing status.
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The Orthorectify Datasets in Batch wizard lets you orthorectify all ER Mapper datasets in a directory in batch. Since orthorectification of large files can take quite a bit of processing time, this lets you take advantage of unattended batch processing. You must first have selected ortho parameters and/or GCPs for each dataset using the Geocoding Wizard. Features include:
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Orthorectifications using GCPs or Exterior Orientation
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Use the parameters already defined for each input dataset, or specify different output resampling, cell size and/or null value to be used for all datasets
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Automatically creates output filenames for each image based on the input filename
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Append a text string to output filenames to differentiate them from input files of the same name, for example "ortho."
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Write a log file to record selected parameters and processing status.
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The Print to PC Printer in Batch wizard lets you print multiple algorithms in batch to any PC printer accessible from your computer. This is a batch interface to the "PC Printing" option on the ER Mapper "Print" dialog. This can be handy for batch printing map sheets overnight, printing multiple copies, or other purposes. (This wizard does not print to a file, only a printer.) Features include:
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Select the PC printer and settings from within the wizard.
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Select up to seven algorithms from any locations to print, or print all algorithms in a directory.
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Print multiple copies of each algorithm.
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Select a "timeout" wait period between prints to let the printer actually print the image before ER Mapper starts to process the next one.
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Display each algorithm onscreen before printing it.
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The Export to TIFF & TFW in Batch wizard lets you export all algorithms in a directory to 24-bit TIFF files and write a TIFF "world" (.tfw) metadata file for each one. Output TIFF and TFW files get the same base filename as the input algorithm (for example "photo1.alg" creates "photo1.tif" and "photo1.tfw"). Features include:
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TIFF files created at full image resolution (pixel size), or half resolution if full detail is not needed.
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Create uncompressed or LZW-compressed 24-bit TIFF files.
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TIFF image background (null value) color white or black.
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Automatically accounts for Page Setup settings to correctly export the displayed area of each input algorithm.
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The ER Mapper datum, projection and coordinate units are written as comments in the TFW file.
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Write a log file to record selected parameters and processing status.
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The Create or Edit ERS Files in Batch wizard lets you edit a directory of ER Mapper header (ERS) files in batch, or create ERS headers for image files with TAB, TFW or JPW metadata files. This is an alternative to editing ERS files one at a time through ER Mapper’s Dataset Header Editor, and lets you directly using TIFF/TFW, TIFF/TAB or JPEG/JPW files in ER Mapper without importing them. Features include:
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Edit the current datum, projection, null cell value or dataset rotation value for group of ERS files in batch.
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Change the Units setting to Meters or Feet, and change cell sizes in feet to the their meter-equivalent values.
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Create ERS files containing correct geofererencing information for TIFF with MapInfo TAB files, TIFF with TFW files, and JPEG with JPW files to allow direct processing of these images files in ER Mapper without manual editing.
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Backup each ERS file to a backup copy before creating the edited versions, and restore the previous set of ERS files if desired.
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The Cut Algorithm into Tiles wizard lets you subset (or "cut") a geocoded algorithm into tiles of standard geographic sizes (1000 meters, 7.5 minutes, etc.), numbers of pixels (512 by 512, etc.), or number of tiles (5 by 5, etc.). This can be handy for subsetting a large dataset or mosaic, or creating a series of equal size images for map sheets. Each tile is automatically saved as a separate algorithm with a filename indicating its position within the whole. Tiles sizes can only be specified in the same units as the map projection (meters, feet, or degrees). Features include:
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Tile sizes (select from standard lists, or enter your own custom X and Y sizes or number of tiles).
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Automatic naming of output algorithm tiles (row & column number, upper-left Easting/Northing coordinate, or tile number in sequence).
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Prefix each tile name with a text string if desired.
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Specify adjacent tiles to adjoin exactly, or overlap by a fixed amount (for example 200 meters).
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Automatically trims tiles in the last row or column to avoid empty areas, or areas outside the extents of the input algorithm.
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Option to turn off display of tiles onscreen to enable very fast processing of complex images or large mosaics.
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Preview the number of tiles your selected values would create beforehand to quickly see the effect of different tile sizes.
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The Create Mosaic Index Map wizard lets you create an ER Mapper-format vector dataset showing the extents and filename of each image in a mosaic algorithm. This can be useful to locate an image quickly within a large mosaic, or to create an index map sheet for use in map composition or delivery with tiled images. The wizard creates a rectangular "index box" drawn to the upper-left and lower-right extents of each image. Features include:
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Build an index map of all image files loaded into a specific layer type (Pseudo, Red, Intensity, etc.) in the algorithm.
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Print the dataset name inside each index box if desired.
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Assign a single color to all index boxes and text, or cycle through a set of rainbow colors (useful to see extents of highly overlapping images).
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Set index box line thickness, and filename font, size and position (either the upper-left corner or centered in the index box).
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Automatically export to DXF vector format.
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The Create Color Table wizard lets you interactively create ER Mapper color tables. Features include:
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Select up to seven colors graphically using the standard ER Mapper color chooser buttons.
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Specify either smooth interpolation between the selected colors, or create "steps" with blocks of color.
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Automatically saves the new color table in ER Mapper's color table directory (/lut).
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The Run Algorithm Slideshow wizard lets you display all algorithms in a directory one after another, so you can create your own ER Mapper "slideshows." This is handy for self-running demos at tradeshows, or easily cycling through a series of algorithms during a presentation. Features include:
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Automatic (unattended) or manual control.
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Number of cycles to run, time between images and image window size (for automatic control).
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Start, move ahead or move back one slide (algorithm) for manual control.
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Preferences to remember the algorithm directory and other settings from the last time the wizard was run.
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Pop-up status dialog to show current algorithm name.
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