Installation
This section describes how to install the NASAView software contained in the nasaview package. The following topics can be found in this section:
System Requirements
The following table shows a list of platforms that NASAView currently supports:
Platform |
Version |
Linux (32-bit) |
Built on Red Hat 7.3. Tested on Red Hat Enterprise 3. |
Linux (64-bit) |
Built and tested on Red Hat Enterprise 4. |
Mac OS X |
Built on 10.4.11. Tested on G5 running 10.3.9. |
Solaris |
Built and tested on 2.7. |
Windows |
Built on XP with Service Pack 3. Requires at least Service Pack 2. |
The Linux and Solaris releases of NASAView require X Windows and the Motif window manager to be installed in order to function properly. NASAView is not guaranteed to run under other X Window systems, but there are rumors of success. In addition, if NASAView is to be displayed on a remote terminal, the remote terminal must have an X Windows emulator installed.
Unpacking the Package
Download the nasaview package from the NASAView web page. The binary distribution is available in either zip or tar/gzip packages depending on the platform. Unpack the selected binary distribution file according to the selected platform below.
Linux
Unpack the selected binary distribution file with the following command:
[node: ~] tar -xzvf nasaview-3.6.0_linux.tar.gz
The commands above result in the creation of the nasaview-3.6.0_linux directory with the following directory structure:
- README.txt
A README file directing the user to the available documentation for the project.
- LICENSE.txt
The copyright notice from the California Institute of Technology detailing the restrictions regarding the use and distribution of this software. Although the license is strictly worded, the software has been classified as Technology and Software Publicly Available (TSPA) and is available for anyone to download and use.
- doc/
This document directory contains a local web site with the NASAView Guide and other configuration management related information. Just point your favorite browser to the index.html file in this directory.
- nasaview
The NASAView executable file.
- nasaview.uid
Resource file for the NASAView application.
- *.so
Support libraries.
- FHA01118.LBL
Test label.
Mac OS X
Unpack the selected binary distribution file by either double-clicking it on the desktop or executing the following command:
[node: ~] tar -xzvf nasaview-3.6.0_mac.tar.gz
The commands above result in the creation of the nasaview-3.6.0_mac directory with the following directory structure:
- README.txt
A README file directing the user to the available documentation for the project.
- LICENSE.txt
The copyright notice from the California Institute of Technology detailing the restrictions regarding the use and distribution of this software. Although the license is strictly worded, the software has been classified as Technology and Software Publicly Available (TSPA) and is available for anyone to download and use.
- doc/
This document directory contains a local web site with the NASAView Guide and other configuration management related information. Just point your favorite browser to the index.html file in this directory.
- NASAView
The NASAView executable file.
Solaris
Unpack the selected binary distribution file with the following command:
[node: ~] tar -xzvf nasaview-3.6.0_solaris.tar.gz
The commands above result in the creation of the nasaview-3.6.0_solaris directory with the following directory structure:
- README.txt
A README file directing the user to the available documentation for the project.
- LICENSE.txt
The copyright notice from the California Institute of Technology detailing the restrictions regarding the use and distribution of this software. Although the license is strictly worded, the software has been classified as Technology and Software Publicly Available (TSPA) and is available for anyone to download and use.
- doc/
This document directory contains a local web site with the NASAView Guide and other configuration management related information. Just point your favorite browser to the index.html file in this directory.
- nasaview
The NASAView executable file.
- nasaview.uid
Resource file for the NASAView application.
- *.so
Support libraries.
- FHA01118.LBL
Test label.
Windows
Unpack the selected binary distribution file by either double-clicking it on the desktop or executing the following command:
C:\> unzip nasaview-3.6.0_win.zip
The commands above result in the creation of the nasaview-3.6.0_win directory with the following directory structure:
- README.txt
A README file directing the user to the available documentation for the project.
- LICENSE.txt
The copyright notice from the California Institute of Technology detailing the restrictions regarding the use and distribution of this software. Although the license is strictly worded, the software has been classified as Technology and Software Publicly Available (TSPA) and is available for anyone to download and use.
- doc/
This document directory contains a local web site with the NASAView Guide and other configuration management related information. Just point your favorite browser to the index.html file in this directory.
- nasaview.exe
The NASAView executable file.
- *.dll
Support libraries. These files can be moved to the C:\Windows\System directory if desired but are probably better off left in this location.
- FHA01118.LBL
Test label.
Miscellaneous Notes
NASAView can be invoked as a Web Browser helper application by specifying the following in a browser:
- File Type: application/PDS
- Action: NASAView
- Extensions: LBL, IMG