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Does anybody have a USGS imagery .dll, i could possibly get? was on a different topic where the USGS_Imagery.dll didn't work
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P3D v4 USGS - SBX315
- Thread starter DirectDesign_Simulations
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I have the USGS imagery .dll from here (USGS Tile Servers for SBX? | FSDeveloper) post 10 ...
But it works only up to zoom level 7...
From zoom 8 is no longer displayed satellite image.
But it works only up to zoom level 7...
From zoom 8 is no longer displayed satellite image.
Hello:
IIUC, you are referring to Dick's USGS tile downloader DLL for SBuilderX (aka "SBX") attached to this post ?
www.fsdeveloper.com
According to the DLL author, this one displays to zoom of 15 (15 in SBX, 16 in ARCGIS)
GaryGB
IIUC, you are referring to Dick's USGS tile downloader DLL for SBuilderX (aka "SBX") attached to this post ?
USGS Tile Servers for SBX?
I see where you can add tile servers to SBuilderX for ortho imagery, but I can't figure out how/where to do it. Google tiles are great, but I would prefer public domain imagery if at all possible so I can add golf courses to my scenery. It appears that the USGS server has the required specs to...
www.fsdeveloper.com
According to the DLL author, this one displays to zoom of 15 (15 in SBX, 16 in ARCGIS)
GaryGB
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IIUC, you are referring to Dick's USGS tile downloader DLL for SBuilderX (aka "SBX") attached to this post ?
According to the DLL author, this one displays to zoom of 15 (15 in SBX, 16 in ARCGIS)
Yes I know that Dick writes to zoom 15...
But with me in the SBX the satellite picture is displayed only to zoom 7...
From zoom 8 and higher nothing is displayed with USGS...
Maybe it is because of my settings...
Hi Mike:
Based on Geographic coordinates seen above, your target area is outside the declared coverage area of the USGS imagery available as stated here:
USGSImageryOnly (MapServer)
basemap.nationalmap.gov
"USGSImageryOnly (MapServer)
View In: ArcGIS JavaScript ArcGIS Online Map Viewer ArcGIS Earth ArcMap ArcGIS Pro
View Footprint In: ArcGIS Online Map Viewer
Service Description: USGS Imagery Only is a tile cache base map service of orthoimagery in The National Map visible to the 1:9,028 zoom scale. Orthoimagery data are typically high resolution aerial images that combine the visual attributes of an aerial photograph with the spatial accuracy and reliability of a planimetric map. USGS digital orthoimage resolution may vary from 6 inches to 1 meter. In the former resolution, every pixel in an orthoimage covers a six inch square of the earth's surface, while in the latter resolution, one meter square is represented by each pixel. Blue Marble: Next Generation and Landsat imagery data sources are displayed at small to medium scales, however, the majority of the imagery service source is from the National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) for the conterminous United States. The data is 1 meter pixel resolution collected with "leaf-on" conditions. Collection of NAIP imagery is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA). In areas where NAIP data is not available, other imagery may be acquired through partnerships by the USGS. For Alaska, 10-meter resolution SPOT imagery is provided for viewing. The National Map download client allows free downloads of public domain, 1-meter resolution orthoimagery in JPEG 2000 (jp2) format for the conterminous United States. However, the 10-meter Alaska orthoimagery data will not be available for direct download from the National Map due to license restrictions. For additional information on orthoimagery, go to https://nationalmap.gov/ortho.html."
GaryGB
Hi Gary,
I hope Gary is correct.
I already put my foot in my mouth because of the name.
Thank you for the detailed information.
The post creator asked for a working USGS_Imagery.dll.
Therefore my first answer.
The thing with the zoom was only a finding with me in the SBX.
Thanks again for the detailed explanation.
I hope Gary is correct.
I already put my foot in my mouth because of the name.
Thank you for the detailed information.
The post creator asked for a working USGS_Imagery.dll.
Therefore my first answer.
The thing with the zoom was only a finding with me in the SBX.
Thanks again for the detailed explanation.
Hi Mike:
Indeed, it is sometimes challenging to get SBuilderX to zoom in on the desired target world area using the Magnifying Glass tool.
It is probably easier to launch FS and position the aircraft at the desired location on ground in a live flight session, then "Show Aircaft" in SBuilderX.
Once the focus of SBuilderX is on that target aircraft location, one can assign the project name in the Properties field, and save the project as a *.SBP file.
Once that is done and the project is 'saved', the focus of the selected tile downloader within the SBuilderX work-space will stay 'local'.
One can also make sure that one's custom vector data is saved by exporting a *.SBX exchange format file, as *.SBP format does not keep 'all' vector data.
GaryGB
Indeed, it is sometimes challenging to get SBuilderX to zoom in on the desired target world area using the Magnifying Glass tool.
It is probably easier to launch FS and position the aircraft at the desired location on ground in a live flight session, then "Show Aircaft" in SBuilderX.
Once the focus of SBuilderX is on that target aircraft location, one can assign the project name in the Properties field, and save the project as a *.SBP file.
Once that is done and the project is 'saved', the focus of the selected tile downloader within the SBuilderX work-space will stay 'local'.
One can also make sure that one's custom vector data is saved by exporting a *.SBX exchange format file, as *.SBP format does not keep 'all' vector data.
GaryGB
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