Viewing and Deploying CGM files
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The document outlines a webinar presented by Larson Software Technology on the topic of viewing and deploying CGM files, focusing on the Vizex View family of products. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) format, introduces various Vizex products, and discusses their features and applications in technical graphics contexts. Additionally, it emphasizes the challenges and solutions related to CGM file deployment and offers resources for further learning and support.
Viewing and Deploying CGM files
- 1. Presenters: Don Larson – CEO Larson Software Technology David Manock – President, Vizualsite LLC Viewing & Deploying CGM files The VizEx View Family Wednesday January 27th 2016
- 2. Webinar Housekeeping • All attendees will be muted for the duration of the Webinar • If you experience problems when joining the webinar please use the questions function to communicate • VOIP is the recommended audio option • Handouts can be downloaded during the presentation • Post questions during the webinar using the panel • Questions will be answered following the main presentation or by a follow up email www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016
- 3. Agenda www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 • Introduction to Larson Software Technology • Webinar Objectives • Main Presentation • The VizEx View Family • Product demos • VizEx Reader • VizEx Pro • VizEx View HTML5 • Q&A
- 4. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 Larson Software Technology • Based in Houston, Texas • Founded in 1984, CGM Experts for 30 years • Develops powerful, innovative CGM graphics software, based on open standards • Promoting CGM Usage, VizEx Reader a free CGM and TIFF viewer • Member of the CGM Open Foundation • Larson technology simplifies the graphics workflow for Technical Publications Professionals, Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists.
- 5. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 Webinar Objectives • Introduce the CGM format and its strengths and weaknesses • Governance of CGM • Industries where is CGM used • Why CGM? • Describe the challenges of viewing and deploying CGM files • Demonstrate the future of CGM viewing • Summarize the VizEx View family and the benefits
- 6. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 Background - CGM • Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) • 2D Open Graphics format • Not owned, non-proprietary • Managed by the CGM Open Foundation • www.cgmopen.org • The CGM format first appeared in the 1980‘s • The format was widely supported by many graphics based applications • In the early 1990’s the Oil & Gas industry adopted the CGM format • Used for data interchange • Used to represent graphically, geophysical data • WebCGM profile developed specifically for web delivery and adopted by the S1000D Specification www.s1000d.org • Requires plug-in technology in a web browser to view CGM files • W3C - http://www.w3.org/Graphics/WebCGM/
- 7. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 Background – Viewing Requirement • Deployment of technical graphics • Print - Electronic (PDF) • Interactive Electronic Technical Manual/Publication (IETM/P) • Internal distribution: • Review and Mark-up • Informational • Exchange of geological and geophysical information: • Maps • Seismic interpretations • Well Logs • The focus of this presentation will be on viewing • Challenges of deployment: • Retention of CGM properties, hotspots, tooltips, etc. • No native support of CGM format in web browser • Display quality, physical size and spatial dimensions • Viewer Customization • Cost
- 8. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 The VizEx View Family • The VizEx View Family consists of various options: • Standalone • VizEx Reader Free – Personal Use Only • VizEx Reader – Corporate License - POA • VizEx Pro • VizEx GT (GeoTech) • CGM Viewer Control - ActiveX Plug-ins • Chrome • Internet Explorer • Firefox (Linux) • C++ Library • Windows • Linux • Apple iOS • iVizEx • HTML5 – NEW • VizEx View HTML5
- 9. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 Viewing – Informational & Review • The Larson Standalone CGM Viewers are the ideal choice for delivering information and reviewing: • VizEx Reader • Free viewing of CGM’s for individuals • Corporate License available for organizations – License Fee • VizEx Pro • Distribution • Review and mark-up • Enhance with hotspots
- 10. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 VizEx Reader • FREE download from www.cgmlarson.com for individual's • Contact us for Corporate License details • Why FREE? • Promote the use of CGM as an open graphics format • Standalone • Exchange CGM files with colleagues • Supports CGM Versions 1-4 • Supports CGM industry specific profiles, S1000D, PIP & ATA • Also supports TIFF raster format
- 11. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 VizEx Reader DEMO
- 12. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 VizEx PRO – Standalone & Network • If you need to distribute print and review your technical graphics • Mark-up features ideal for the review process • Eliminates the need for expensive illustration software • Annotate, Hotspot and add call-outs to graphics • Improve workflow with the ability to convert CGM, TIFF, DWG & EMF files • Versatile print options Feature Free VizExReader VizEx Pro View Speed Delay Fast Printing sizes A-J A, B (A4,A3) only All sizes File Conversion No Yes Mark-up (red-lining) No Yes Measurement Tool No Yes Cropping Tool No Yes Annotation No Yes Hotspot Tool No Yes Callouts Tool No Yes
- 13. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 VizEx PRO DEMO
- 14. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 CGM View Plugin • Web Browser CGM Viewing • Easily achieved by using Larson's CGM plugins • Internet Explorer - Active X Control • Chrome & Firefox – NP Plugins • All major browsers are supported • Internet Explorer • Chrome • Firefox (Linux)
- 15. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 CGM Viewer Library • Software Development Kit (SDK) • Designed for Linux and Windows developers considering support of CGM in their applications • Easy to use C++ library • SDK contains: • Sample Code • Documentation • Object Code Library
- 16. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 VizEx View Plugin Demo DEMO
- 17. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 iVizEx View - Apple iOS • Operates as a web browser or standalone app • Web Browser • Can be used to view CGM and TIFF files • Supports full WebCGM 1.0 specification • Enables hotspots, screen tips, and hyper-linking • Standalone • CGM and TIFF files can be downloaded from the Cloud, FTP, etc. • Files can be marked-up • Using built in tools to add text, arrows and shapes
- 18. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 • Full CGM support • Fast and quality rendering • No Plug-in required • No software installation required • Easily accessible • Configurable toolbar offering full control over the graphic display • S1000D , ATA iSpec 2200 and PIP compliant VizEx View – HTML5
- 19. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 VizEx View HTML5 SDK • Designed for developers considering the support of CGM in their web applications • Javascript API based on WebCGM 2.0 Document Object Model (DOM) • SDK (Software Development Kit) contains: • Sample Code • Documentation • Special Event: • VizEx View HTML5 Workshop on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of February
- 20. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 VizEx View HTML5 DEMO
- 21. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 • Our customers rely on our CGM technology to deliver their critical graphics data • Larson provides a comprehensive portfolio of CGM products and integration tools • They range from off-the-shelf viewers through to Software Development Kits (SDK’s) • All the products and SDK’s are fully supported by our experienced support team • The CGM HTML5 product maintains Larson’s position at the cutting edge of graphics deployment Summary
- 22. Q&A www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016
- 23. www.cgmlarson.com Copyright Larson Software Technology (c) 2016 Closing Information Thank you for attending • Supporting Information • VizEx View - HTML5 Product Datasheet • CGM Infographic • www.slideshare.com/donlarson1 • Upcoming Larson Events • VizEx View HTML5 Workshop • February 23rd, 24th and 25th • Email: don.larson@cgmlarson.com with respect to invitation Follow Us