FAQs

What is TerrainView

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TerrainView is a Windows desktop app that lets you quickly create, edit, annotate and visualize photo-realistic 3D landscapes in real-time.

Where can I find news about TerrainView

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You can subscribe online for updates or follow us on Twitter at #viewtec3d

What is the difference to Google Earth?

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TerrainView offers a user experience similar to the Google Earth, while providing additional functionality to create unlimited OpenGIS (OGC) datasets. These terrain datasets can be visualized in conjunction with streamed data from various sources, such as Bing Maps, ArcGIS Online, and TMS.

What Hardware is needed to run TerrainView

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Check out the TerrainView specifications page for hardware requirements. You can also check the performance of your graphics card here. Recommended score for TerrainView is more than 2000 PassMark Points.

Do I need internet connection to run TerrainView

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No and YES. TerrainView can import and visualize your local GIS data without internet connection, but TerrainView is also able to connect global basemap data of different data providers.

Does ViewTec offer support or training on how to use TerrainView?

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Yes, well kinda. Terrainview comes with detailed install instructions and help files to get you started. We also encourage users to submit any support questions or comments to our support staff. We do our best to answer all questions, however if you are new to TerrainView we encourage users to spend time getting acquainted with the general TerrainView functions.

Is TerrainView available on Mac?

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TerrainView is compatible only with Windows operating systems, and not with Apple OSX. However, you can run TerrainView on a virtualized Windows image using VMWARE Fusion on top of OSX.

How much does TerrainView 5.0 cost

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License TerrainView annually for USD 499 and receive all software updates and email support. Upon expiration of the one-year license, the software will require a new license to continue functioning.

When will TerrainView 5.0 be available?

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The release date for TerrainView 5.0 is currently planned in 2022.

My question is not in this FAQ, what should I do now?

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Please write an email to our support staff. Our professional support team is there to answer virtually any question about TerrainView.