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New DAP interface

Easy-to-use interface makes locating data a one-step process

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Toronto, Canada, April 15, 2003 - DAP (Data Access Protocol) is a family of server and client technologies developed by Geosoft that provides for the cataloguing and distribution of spatial earth-science data to geoscientists over an Intranet or the Internet. The new DAP interface enables users to graphically browse the DAP data catalog and select multiple datasets and data types for retrieval in a single operation.

The following capabilities are now available enabling you to locate and download data quickly and easily using a one-step process.

  • Access easy-to-use popup menus by right clicking on the DAP Server icon () or any of the DAP Data icons (, , or ).

  • Select 'Key words' from the dropdown lists to query the DAP Server to help you locate the available data that fits your needs.

  • Select the 'Spatial context On/Off' to query the DAP Server for available 'located' datasets that match your current open map.

  • Click the [Search] button to search the DAP Server for available data.

  • Click the [Get Data] button to start downloading the selected data. The DAP Data Options dialog will be displayed enabling you to specify download options.

  • Click the [Get Metadata] button to download the metadata available for the selected data.

   

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Geosoft's commitment to software innovation for the geosciences dates back to the company's inception in 1986. The company has grown to be a global, earth data solutions leader with offices in all five continents. Geosoft ranks among the top 150 software companies in Canada, providing software and services in over 100 countries around the world. Geosoft solutions enable simple and natural access to data, efficient and collaborative knowledge development, and sharing with others. Our mission is to make the earth data experience work, so geoscientists are free to explore.

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