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The QA process for SPEDAS 3.2 has now been completed, and this versionof the software is now released for general use for users who have paidfor IDL licenses. This release includes improved support for HTTPS downloads,updated plugin support for the ERG, IUGONET, THEMIS, and MMS missions, andmany bug fixes and performance improvements.
If you have an IDL software license, then you can download and use either the SPEDAS 3.2 release or the untested the nightly build. Check with your system administrator on how to obtain and install IDL.
If you don't have an IDL license, then you have two choices: you can either use the self-contained executables we provide, or you can separately install the IDL Virtual Machine (VM) and use the save file we provide, see below.
Release notes for SPEDAS 3.2 are available here.
Download SPEDAS 3.2 (November 2019)
If you have an IDL license, you can download the SPEDAS 3.2 release, which contains the full source code:
Unzip the file you downloaded in a directory of your choice and create a new IDL project that includes this directory.
You may also need to separately download and install the latest CDF DLM from NASA and the latest Geopack DLM -- see below for details.
To start the SPEDAS GUI from the IDL command line, type: spd_gui
SPEDAS nightly build
Alternatively, you can download the nightly build instead of the SPEDAS 3.2 release. This is build every day and it contains the most recent source code, but it is untested and you may encounter bugs and unresolved problems. It can be installed the same way as the SPEDAS 3.2 release, above.
IDL Geopack library
To use the Tsyganenko Model extensions with the SPEDAS software, you need to download and install the Geopack DLM. We recommend using the latest version (Geopack 10.5).
Installation instructions can be found in the download page, but basically you have to copy two files into the IDL bin directory, 1) a .dlm file and 2) either a .so file (Linux, Mac) or a .dll file (Windows).
You can check which version of Geopack DLM you have, by typing this at the IDL command prompt: help, 'geopack', /dlm
IDL CDF library
We recommend downloading and installing the most recent version (3.7.1) of the CDF DLM for IDL from NASA:
Installation is similar to Geopack library installation: you have to copy two files into the IDL bin directory, 1) a .dlm file and 2) either a .so file (Linux, Mac) or a .dll file (Windows).
You can check which version of CDF you have, by typing this at the IDL command prompt: help, 'cdf', /dlm
IDL SPICE library
Some functions (for example, cspice_str2et) require the NASA SPICE library. This library can be downloaded directly from NASA:
The installation is similar to any other dlm library. On windows, you have to copy two files (icy.dlm, icy.dll) into the bin.x86_64 directory of the IDL installation folder.
For more information, see:
SPEDAS is free software but if you do not have an IDL license, then you cannot use the IDL command line, and hence neither the SPEDAS command line tools. You can still use the SPEDAS GUI, and you have two options:
- Download the SPEDAS executable (for Linux, MacOS, or Windows), or
- Download the SPEDAS save file (for Solaris or other operating systems).
Download the SPEDAS executables, Version 3.2 (November 2019)
For users without IDL licenses, you can use the SPEDAS 3.2 executable files for Linux, Windows, and MacOS, which allow access to the Graphical User Interface capabilities of SPEDAS, with no additionalIDL license required.
This release contains everything you need, including the IDL VM, the Geopack DLM and the CDF DLM. You just have to unzip the file and run the executable and the SPEDAS GUI will appear.
Download the SPEDAS save file, Version 3.2 (November 2019)
The SPEDAS save file requires the run-time IDL Virtual Machine (VM) which has to be downloaded for free from Harris Corporation. There are limitations using the VM compared to the full IDL.
To run SPEDAS using the IDL virtual machine,
- start the IDL virtual machine executable
- click through the splash screen to get to the file selection dialog
- navigate to the SPEDAS installation
- go into the thm_gui_new directory and click on thm_gui.sav
This should bring up the main screen of the SPEDAS GUI. From this point you should be able to load, plot, and analyze data through the GUI.
Further information for loading IDL save files can be found here:http://harrisgeospatial.com/docs/StartingVirtualMachineApplication.html
Installation on a Mac - XQuartz and Java
Newer Mac OS X versions do not include the X11 libraries. XQuartz (X11) has to be downloaded and installed, or IDL will not work. Also, you may need to install an older Java version for IDL to work properly.
- Download and install XQuartz 2.7.11 or later, from here: http://www.xquartz.org/
- Run the commands in the following page: Known Issues in macOS
- Download and install Java for OS X 2015-001, from here: https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572
- To be able to install the above software or the executable SPEDAS distribution, you may have to allow installation of applications from unidentified developers.
- Instructions can be found here: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH25088?locale=en_US
- Another way to override these warnings is described here: https://www.mcvsd.org/tips/powerteacher/osx_unidentified_developers.html
MacOS Sierra or later
If you want to run the executable SPEDAS file on macOS 10.12 Sierra or later, after downloading the zip file you have to do the following:
- Open the Finder and move the (automatically uncompressed)
spedas_v_2directory from Downloads to your Desktop. - Open a terminal and type the following:
cd Desktop/spedas_v_3_2/spd_gui
sudo xattr -r -d com.apple.quarantine spedas.app
(enter your password)
open ./spedas.app
Known issues on macOS
For known issues on macOS and solutions, see Known issues - macOS
Installation on Windows
When we update Geopack DLM or the CDF library on Windows, we have to copy files in the 'Program FilesExelisIDL84binbin.x86_64' folder (this folder depends on IDL version, for example it could be C:Program FilesHarrisIDL86binbin.x86_64). When we try to copy files into folders that reside inside Program Files, Windows 10 (and probably older Windows versions, too) will ask for administrator permission as you can see in the following image. In that case, we just have to click the button 'Continue'. If we are logged in as a user without administration permissions, then we either have to log in as administrator, or perhaps contact the system administrator for the PC we are using.
Known issues on Windows
For known issues on Windows and solutions, see Known issues - MS Windows
Known issues on Linux
New editions of Linux may not be able to run IDL because the library libxp6 is missing. In that case, you have to download the missing library and install it manually:
1. Download the 64-bit edition of libxp6 from here:
2. Install the file you downloaded using:
sudo dpkg -i ./libxp6_1.0.1-2ubuntu0.12.04.2_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f
The first time you run SPEDAS, please make sure that all the directories where data files will be downloaded exist and have the proper permissions (they should be writable). To do this, launch the SPEDAS GUI (using the command spd_gui) and in the File menu choose Configuration Settings. Make sure that all the directories for SPEDAS and any other missions you use exist and are writable. If you make any changes, click 'Save to File' to have the new settings saved.
Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. IDL 8.5.1 is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling IDL 8.5.1 may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
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Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of IDL 8.5.1 from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:
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Before uninstalling IDL 8.5.1, you’d better quit this application and end all its processes. If IDL 8.5.1 is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select IDL 8.5.1 in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with IDL 8.5.1 in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn’t work, then try Force Quit).
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First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.
Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn’t appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, and select Applications in the list), search for IDL 8.5.1 application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the IDL 8.5.1 icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.
For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the “X” in its left upper corner. Click the “X” and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.
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Though IDL 8.5.1 has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of IDL 8.5.1, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of IDL 8.5.1 can be found in the Preferences folder within your user’s library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.
Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, select the entry:|Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library
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Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for IDL 8.5.1. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.
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If you are determined to delete IDL 8.5.1 permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven’t mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.
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You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.
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