DRG_DOQ_merge.README ==================== This file provides a description of each of the files available to users who wish to retrieve the DRG_DOQ merging sotware for their own use. DISCLAIMER Although this program has been used by the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS as to the accuracy and functioning of the program and related program material nor shall the fact of distribution constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in connection herewith. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) software programs for merging Digital Raster Graphics (DRG) with gray scale imagery such as Digital Orthophotoquads (DOQ) or Digital Shaded Relief are currently under development. No support for this software or documentation will be provided by the USGS beyond validating that the current release of the software and system documentation have been made available. Receipt of the software indicates acknowledgement and acceptance of this fact. File descriptions: ================== 1). DOQ_DRG_merge2.1.tar This tar file contains version 2.1 of the DOQ_DRG merging software. This software is an ARC/INFO based suite of Arc Macro Language programs, C programs, and text files. The software has been developed on the Data General AViiON UNIX-based platform. Complete descriptions about software usage and system dependencies can be found in the file "merge.txt". File format information: ======================== All files were created using the UNIX tar command. To unpack the files, use tar with the "xvofb" options. x - extract files v - verbose (file names will echo to screen as they are unpacked) o - the group and owner permissions will be set to the user extracting the files f - file option - causes tar to unpack a file, instead of using a device such as /dev/rmt/0 b - blocking factor - the blocking factor used for these files is 32. example: tar xvof .tar NOTE concerning future releases of merging software: ===+++++++++++====================================== Since the USGS cannot provide support for the DOQ_DRG merging software, there is no mechanism for publicizing new releases of the software. Users are encouraged to recheck the ftp anonymous drop site periodically as new releases will be placed there as they are available. Host address: ftpmcmc.cr.usgs.gov Login: anonymous Psswd: (e.g. wish@mcdgs01.cr.usgs.gov) *****---------------------------------***** Although no support to external users is extended, comments, bug reporting, and suggestions may be addressed to: Steve Helterbrand U. S. Geological Survey Mid-Continent Mapping Center, MS 808 1400 Independence Rd. Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: (314) 341-9384 Internet E-Mail: wish@mcdgs01.cr.usgs.gov or Michael Starbuck U. S. Geological Survey Mid-Continent Mapping Center, MS 808 1400 Independence Rd. Rolla, MO 65401 Phone (314) 341-0808 Internet E-Mail: starbuck@mcdgs01.cr.usgs.gov