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McIDAS-V Version 1.0alpha9
Software and Instructions

McIDAS-V is a free, open source, visualization and data analysis software package that is the next generation in SSEC's 35-year history of sophisticated McIDAS software packages. McIDAS-V displays weather satellite (including hyperspectral) and other geophysical data in 2- and 3-dimensions. McIDAS-V can also analyze and manipulate the data with its powerful mathematical functions. McIDAS-V is built on SSEC's VisAD and Unidata's IDV libraries, and contains "Bridge" software that enables McIDAS-X users to run their commands and tasks in the McIDAS-V environment. A future version of McIDAS-V will contain an integrated version of SSEC's HYDRA software package.

Note: McIDAS-X users who install McIDAS-V and want to run their McIDAS-X commands in the McIDAS-V environment via the Bridge must also be running McIDAS-X version 2007a or greater. Sites that have joined the McIDAS Users' Group and purchased McIDAS-X support can download McIDAS-X 2007a from the McIDAS-X Downloads page.

This page contains information on how to download McIDAS-V, install McIDAS-V, and run McIDAS-V, as well as links to the latest McIDAS-V training materials and the McIDAS-V source code.

Download McIDAS-V:

Check that your system meets the system requirements for McIDAS-V and download the appropriate package for your operating system:

Note: This file is just the installer and can be placed anywhere on your machine. When you run the installer in the next step, you can then indicate where you want McIDAS-V to be installed.

Optional - If you'd like to be notified of McIDAS-V updates and other important information, please enter your name, email address and location here.
First name:
Last name:
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Install McIDAS-V:

Start the installer by following the instructions appropriate for your operating system:

Linux

open a terminal window and run sh ./<installer>.sh

Mac OS X

mount the .dmg and double-click the installer

Solaris SPARC

open a terminal window and run sh ./<installer>.sh

Solaris x86

open a terminal window and run sh ./<installer>.sh

Windows

double-click the downloaded .exe file

all other unix

open a terminal window and run sh ./<installer>.sh

A GUI will walk you through the installation steps and allow you to create a program group and/or desktop icon.

If an error occurs, please see the FAQ for information on solutions to common errors reported by users installing and running McIDAS-V. If you do not see your error listed, please send a support request to McIDAS-V Support.

Run McIDAS-V:

On Mac OS X:

Double-click on the McIDAS-V shortcut icon that was created in /Applications.

On Windows:

Double-click on the McIDAS-V shortcut icon that was created on the Desktop.

On all other platforms:

At the unix prompt from the directory where McIDAS-V was installed, run the command: McIDAS-V/runMcV

To change the amount of memory used by McIDAS-V, edit the Maximum Heap Size in the Advanced tab of the Preferences by selecting Edit->Preferences... from the main menu. The new amount of memory will be saved and used in subsequent sessions. It is recommended to set this to no more than 1250 MB.

If an error occurs, please see the FAQ for information on solutions to common errors reported by users installing and running McIDAS-V. If you do not see your error listed, send a support request to McIDAS-V Support or use the Support Request Form in the Help menu of McIDAS-V.