File Location Preferences

This tab allows you to choose where the workspace files are located, and where the system will look for vector and raster data files.

Workspace

The Workspace region allows you to specify the default workspace, and to set whether you want to be prompted to save workspace changes when the Calculator is closed.

Always Load- check this option to load the default workspace specified to the right every time Geographic Calculator is launched from windows.

Prompt to save workspace changes when closing - Any changes made to the workspace will produce a save dialog before the workspace is closed. This includes changes to jobs inside of the workspace.

Datasource

The Datasource region allows you to specify the base datasource, custom datasource objects and views, as well as the directory containing grid shift files.

Main Datasource - The main geocalc datasource file managed by Blue Marble Geographics and including definitions from EPSG and other authorities. Go to the Audit Trail to view changes that have been made to the main datasource.

Custom Datasource - Any custom objects added to the datasource are specified in the custom datasource file, typically custom.xml. To share custom datasource definitions between machines and users, this file may be shared or imported.

Data Path - Any supporting datasource files, such as shift files and custom geoids will be located in the data path folder.

View File - The view file specifies the datasource organization, including hiding and folder organization of objects. This may be overridden by Administrative Settings for Filtering or locking the view file. Beginning with Calculator 2020, only one view file is in use for the installation, and when importing or opening a workspace with its own view.xvw, the file will be merged into the user's current view.

Checking Attempt to match imported coordinate systems to existing ones will mean that when importing coordinate systems from WKT/PRJ or dragging and dropping PRJ files onto the Coordinate System controls, the Calculator will try to find a match for the imported system in the geodetic datasource.

Custom Area of Use

Custom Area of Use File specifies the path to the Custom Areas of Use.

Workspace Files

The Workspace Files field allows you to specify the default location for Workspace files.

Usage Statistics

The Usage Statistics option allows you to specify the default location for saving your usage statistics and allows you to toggle tracking on and off.