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OziExplorer 3D

Submitted: Friday, Sep 05, 2008 at 21:46

Member - Willie , Sydney.

Has anybody got any comments on the 3D version - it's advantages and disadvantages .

I run the old non 3D version now . Would I just upgrade this or would I have to uninstall it and install the new 3D version ?

Thanks ,

Willie .

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AnswerID: 324058   Submitted: Friday, Sep 05, 2008 at 22:39

pt_nomad replied:

The 3D is an additional program. It is a good novelty but I find I dont use it any more as is does not add that much.
You need to by the 9 second DEM info to make it worthwhile.
It enable you to do a plot on a may in 2d and then view the map and plot streched over a 3d wire frame. All very intersting but I find time does not allow such games any more :)
Paul.
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FollowupID: 591107   Submitted: Friday, Sep 05, 2008 at 23:29

The Explorer posted:

"You need to by the 9 second DEM info to make it worthwhile"

No you don't - free NASA 3 second DEM data is available here and has been for years....

SRTM Download

Much better than the 9 second Aus data.

3D is great, if you have a use for it. If you don't then it is of novelty value only. Only one person can decide if it is of any use to you and that is you. It certainly looks good when used on the Pilbara and Kimbelrey maps sets :)...bit boring in flat areas.

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Greg
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FollowupID: 591113   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 06:21

pt_nomad posted:

Thanks Greg,
I didnt realise the down graded shuttle radar data was publicly available - I'd better update, 3 second will certaily improve terrain relief.
Paul.
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FollowupID: 591134   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 06, 2008 at 09:31

The Explorer posted:

No worries
There is actually an automatic file download function inbuilt into OziExplorer (when you have installed the 3D program) which will download the relevant 3 sec height data file for the map you have currently open.

Hit the 3D/Elevation menu and the second item from the bottom is Download SRTM Height Data (World 3 Second).

Instructions on use of data 9and other data sets is here

Ozi 3D Height Data

Greg
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