Installing and Running The uDig ApplicationΒΆ

In this section, you will install and run the Eclipse Application, which will be used for viewing map information.

Windows install:

  • Double-click the installer.

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    Note

    If you are in a workshop your instructor has included the uDig installer DVD or flash drive.

  • The installer will allow you to install uDig into the directory of your choice.

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  • We have a number of license agreements to click through.

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    Note

    uDig is an open source project released with a business friendly Eclipse Public License (EPL) and Refractions BSD 3 Clause License (BSD).

    ECW/JP2 support is freely licensed for desktop application use.

  • By default uDig will be installed into your Program Files directory.

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  • Shortcuts will be created in your start menu.

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  • Please wait while uDig is installed.

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  • Congratulations you have installed uDig!

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  • If you are working in a corporate environment with a firewall please review the following page for details on proxy configuration.