-------- Original Message --------
Subject:        Re: MAPS-L: Plea for GeoExpress Help
Date:   Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:26:58 +0200
From:   George de Greef <[log in to unmask]>
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To:     maps-l



GlobalMapper does a fine job:

http://www.globalmapper.com



> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:        Plea for GeoExpress Help
> Date:   Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:09:19 -0600
> From:   Ann Runyard <[log in to unmask]>
> To:     maps-l
>
>
>
> Hello All,
>
> With the increase of MrSID digital orthophotos coming in from government
> institutions we have had to break down and admit that we need software that
> will allow us to:
>
> a)Clip the MrSIDs to study area
> b)Translate to GeoTIFFs to reduce file size
> c)Retain the georectification (.tfw world file) and projection
>
> After researching this situation I have found that LizardTech/GeoExpress with
> MrSID is the solution to our problem, although a very expensive solution.
> Unfortunately, the free download is longer available and the trial version only
> lasts for four hours and corrupts the georectification.
>
> In order to fully justify paying out the money for the support and maintenance I
> would appreciate any feedback from the GIS/Mapping community regarding the MrSID
> to GeoTIFF problem and/or the LizardTech/GeoExpress software usage.
>
> Thank you all for your help.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ann
>
> --
> Ann Runyard
> Interim Digital Spatial Data Librarian
> American Geographical Society Library
> UWM Golda Meir Library
> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
> 3211 N Hartford
> PO Box 399
> Milwaukee, WI  53201
> 414-229-6282
> [log in to unmask]

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