Update/Fix for World Wind 1.4.0 Imagery and Terrain

[pangloss]

Updates to fix data layers and terrain in World Wind 1.4.0.


Data fix only

This will fix the data layers, but not the terrain. It doesn't replace any program files. It replaces the relevant *.xml files and installs local Base Images, Placenames and Borders.

Jupiter and Venus include low-resolution base images, with download links to the full high-resolution add-ons. The rest of the solar system has been added, as well.

World Wind 1.4.0 Data Fix


Data and terrain fix

This includes the data fix above, James_In_Utah's recompilation of the 1.4.0 source code, and maleport's terrain fix (for Earth).

It doesn't currently have terrain for the Moon and Mars, but hopefully it will at a future time.

World Wind 1.4.0 Fix

These have been tested by performing a fresh install of World_Wind_1.4.0_Full.exe, followed by installation of one of the fixes above. You don't need both.

It also seems to work on existing installations with lots of add-ons/plugins, but some things might get broken, so back up your existing installation.

After installation, go to Load/Unload Plug-ins and turn off BmngLoader (uncheck the autostart box) and restart World Wind.


Lunar Elevation Cache Pack

This is the first four levels of lunar terrain tiles from the old server.

World_Wind_1.4.0_Clementine_Elevation

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[James_In_Utah]

We probably need to get this thread made sticky. Who has the power to do that?

[m_k]

Done!

Hi

I found that a member asked same question in this forum some months ago.

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[radhock]

Whoa! Thank You. I'd almost given up on WW, as I'm not Java literate and .net seemed be imitating a Norwegian parrot, with even the servers vanished

Thank you so very much for the 1.4.0 data layers/terrain fix. I had all but given up on WW.

I found that it works great on XP.

In vista it only works if after loading a fresh copy of 1.4.0 and the imagery/terrain fix I then load the old pre 1.4.0 patch. Imagery then works but there is no terrain elevation.

If I do not load the old 1.4.0 patch, WW crashes when loading.

I have tried this on two machines with the same results.

Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks again!

Thank you so very much for the 1.4.0 data layers/terrain fix.
I had all but given up on WW.

I found that it works great on XP.
However In vista it crashes.

I discovered that after loading a fresh copy of 1.4.0 and the imagery/terrain fix, if I then load the old “pre 1.4.0 patch”, it loads without crashing but there is no terrain elevation.
I have tried this on two machines with the same results.
Do you have any suggestions?

Issues with James_in_Utah's recompiled source code.

I have two systems, both Windows 7 64bit versions, that do not like James' recompiled binary files. I have tested this by 1) installing normal World Wind 1.4.0 and running it (runs fine but is useless), 2) installing Data+Terrain fix which also contains the recompiled binary and it immediately does not work when trying to run World Wind (worldwind.exe). I receive an immediate error message the World Wind does not run and it attempts to locate a solution online. I have a feeling it's .net related because I see a .net error process start up immediately upon running World Wind (i.e. almost like a Dr. Watson for .net). I also have Windows XP 32bit and Windows 7 32bit systems which both work flawlessly with the Data+Terrain fix. My conclusion is that the new binary files that James compiled are somehow not 64bit compliant, or at least not as compliant as the original 1.4.0 binary files.

I imagine that it's just the 'worldwind.exe' file that needs to be recompiled. Is there any way that James could recompile his modified code in such a way that 64bit architecture flags are set and pass along the newly compiled EXE? Alternatively, could I get a copy of the modified code to try compiling myself? If there's anything I can do to help I'd be happy to assist.

Cheers!

[RichVis]

Most triumphant and excellent !!! Wow.

Great work and much thanks from the .Net faithful.
(The few, the stubborn.)

[Genericly]

First and foremost, thank you greatly for the update. It's working well on my 32bit systems. Cheers!

Last, unfortunately it does not work well on my Windows 7 64bit systems. In fact, it doesn't run at all on these systems.

Clarification: I can install and run the standard World Wind 1.4.0 without either of the new patches. However, if I install the Data+Terrain Fix then World Wind will no longer run - I get an immediate program crash and message that it's looking for a solution online. I believe the issue lies in the newly compiled World Wind.exe binary provided by James_in_Utah. Has anyone reported this issue?

I would be happy to do some testing of new builds if needed, and would even be okay with compiling my own from James' modified source if it were available. Let me know how I can help resolve this issue for 64bit system users with the Data+Terrain Fix.

Thanks again for the server fixes on this deprecated software.