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[IDV #PUJ-510012]: IDV - Failure to load DEM files

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  • Subject: [IDV #PUJ-510012]: IDV - Failure to load DEM files
  • Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:17:17 -0600
Hi Steve-

Thanks for the confirmation.  Of course, just after I sent that, I
found the problem in the code.  But now I've got another one due to
some other assumption and I'm tracking that down.  I'll let you know
once I get it fixed (but I have to put it on the back burner for
now).

Don

> Yes it loads in Surfer, Quantum GIS and, of course, Globalmapper.
> 
> Short block - I guess that makes sense of the off-set grid columns I see in 
> Surfer?
> 
> If you are right, then the problem is with the source, i.e. Globalmapper. And 
> it would appear that the other apps have input routines coded so that the 
> read does not fail when faced with a short block. Curious!
> 
> I know the DEM doesn't look right in Globalmapper, nor does it in any of the 
> other apps, so, I'm not sure how you might benefit by delving deeper.
> 
> It would seem you have coded correctly while others have taken some liberties.
> 
> Good of you to take an interest though. Thanks.
> 
> Regards, Steve
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Unidata IDV Support [mailto:address@hidden]
> Sent: 26 June 2006 20:52
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> Subject: [IDV #PUJ-510012]: IDV - Failure to load DEM files
> 
> Hi Steve-
> 
> > The failing DEM is at http://www.stevekaye.nadsl.net/all-data_sources.htm  
> > -  bottom of page.
> 
> Thanks for the sample.  Does this file load in other software?  For a USGS 
> DEM,
> each block should be 1024 characters and where it's failing, the block is
> short which is causing the problems.   Just want to make sure other software
> handles this before I delve deeper.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Don
> 
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> Ticket ID: PUJ-510012
> Department: Support IDV
> Priority: Normal
> Status: Open
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Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: PUJ-510012
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open