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SID/MrSID File into TBC

  • 1.  SID/MrSID File into TBC

    Posted 08-06-2021 09:31
    Does anybody know of a way to import a SID georeferenced image file into TBC? Does it require a special module and/or add-on? Has anyone else had this issue? They open just fine in Civil3D, I am trying to avoid opening a 4gb image in TBC when the SID file for the same image is is only 400mb. Any help would be appreciated.

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    Cliff Robertson
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  • 2.  RE: SID/MrSID File into TBC

    Posted 08-08-2021 16:10
    As far as I know you need to use the free LizardTech software to convert the MrSID/JPEG2000 image files into geotiffs, which then as you stated makes the image file bigger by 10 times or more.

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    Wayne Welshans
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  • 3.  RE: SID/MrSID File into TBC

    Posted 08-10-2021 10:00
    Another option that we use successfully is purchase a GlobalMapper license (~ $600) and you can convert .SID to the formats that TBC 5.51 supports - GeoTiff, .JPG/.JPW (not JP2), .ECW/.EWW files. GlobalMapper allows you to not only convert image type and decompress MrSid raster files, but very quickly change coordinate systems of geospaital data (CAD, LiDAR data, Imagery) to the coordinate system of your TBC project. And units as well. Well worth the small fee to have it and it can handle very large datasets, very quickly.

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    Ben Sullivan
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  • 4.  RE: SID/MrSID File into TBC

    Posted 08-11-2021 07:29
    You can also use QGIS for free to convert MrSid to a format TBC can use.

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