Blaze View
Common Questions
What is Blaze View?
Blaze View is an application for geospatial experts, used to visualize a multitude of geo-data formats (raster, vector and videos), on-the-fly and without preprocessing.
Does Blaze View require an external server or database?
No. Blaze View can run completely autonomously.
Blaze View can open any kind of file from a local or a network storage, with no need for a special database or file system.
What is the difference between Blaze Reader and Blaze View?
Blaze View adds advanced features to Blaze Reader, such as opening multiple view ports, performing advance image enhancements, data cataloging and editing GIS layers.
Does Blaze View require a high-end computer in order to use its advanced features?
No. Blaze View allows you to open any amount of files, including vast data catalogs, using an average PC.
What coordinate systems are supported by Blaze View?
Blaze View supports all coordinate systems and can switch between them on-the-fly. Blaze View can open files of many different coordinate systems and reproject them for a unified project, all without any preprocessing.
What geospatial data does Eternix supply?
Eternix is not a data supplier. Our expertise is giving the consumers of geospatial data the best platform in order to view and analyze it. We do, however, partner with several leading content providers - for more information contact sales@eternix.co.il.
Is training required for mastering Blaze View?
Blaze View, as well as our other products, is incredibly intuitive and easy to learn. Our UI is designed in a way that makes it simple for navigation, despite its large amount of features.
How is data imported into Blaze View?
Data is not imported into Blaze View, It is opened directly in its original format, using no conversions.
How are geo-data catalogs created an managed?
Blaze View creates catalogs automatically according to data folder-trees. Managing a catalog is done by simply arranging regular folders.
What image enhancement tools are available in Blaze View?
Blaze View offers the following image enhancement tools: Channel control, brightness, contrast, gamma, levels, curves, sharpness, blend and color transparency.
Does Blaze View support 3D data viewing?
No. In order to view 3D geospatial data, such as terrains, Blaze Terra is the right solution.
For more information, visit the Blaze Terra product page.
Is it possible to export data using Blaze View?
Yes. Exporting geospatial data is possible when adding the Blaze Publisher Extension to Blaze View.
For more information, visit the Blaze Publisher Extension product page.
Advanced Questions
How can I reproject data to custom projections?
In order to reproject your data to a custom projection, copy the projection's WKT representation and paste it in the coordinate-system selection window. Click on the projection button, located on the bottom right of the screen, select "More coordinate systems", and click the paste button.
How can I extend the domain of an EPSG projection?
In order to extend the domain of any EPSG projection, you can edit the GeodesyDomains.csv file. The file is found in the following folder:
"C:\Program Files\Eternix\Blaze Terra\app\"
Edit the file with any text editor (such as notepad). The file states the domain for each of the known EPSG projections. Find the line that starts with the EPSG code of you projection, and then change the domain rectangle. The rectangle is defined by two corners, in degrees (in geographic projection).
For example, the line: 32636;36,84,30,0 means that projection #32636 (which is UTM zone 36N), has the following domain: MaxX=36,MaxY=84,MinX=30,MinY=0.
Make sure to restart Blaze View after editing the file.
