Getting Started
The following steps will guide you through preparation, installation and configuration of SNAP.
Pre-Installation
Installing Java & Java3D
Installation
Installing the SNAP Application Suite
Post-Installation & Configuration
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Pre-Installation:
Installing Java & Java3D
Before installing any SNAP components, a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and the Java3D Runtime must be installed. Note: If only server tools will be used on the target machine the Java3D requirement may be ignored.
The current official release of the JRE can be obtained for many platforms from the Java web site.
The current official release of Java3D can be obtained from the Java3D support site.
It is important that your JRE be compatible with Sun's JRE version 1.5 or newer. If your platform is not supported by SUN, listings of other vendor supplied JREs can be found in SNAP's FAQ section. As newer versions of SNAP are released, this requirement may change. Check the FAQ for the latest required version.
Once you have a JRE installed you may proceed with the installation.
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Installation:
Installing the SNAP Application Suite
1. Download the installation program from here. (! Login Required)
2. Run the installation program by:
Double-clicking the downloaded jar file.
OR
Running the jar file directly with java -jar SnapInstall.jar
! NOTE: It is strongly recommended that SNAP be installed system-wide as the system's super user. SNAP was designed to be used in a multi-user environment and must be installed system-wide to take advantage of some features.
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After Installation:
SNAP should now be installed for your system. Please refer to the Post-Installation & Configuration Instructions for more information.
If you're new to SNAP check out the tutorial section for more detailed information.