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Viewing Images and Maps on Origins.net using Origins.net Java ImageViewer
Origins.net images are TIFF file format. Browsers require a plug-in to display these images. The Origins.net ImageViewer has been built around a downloadable Java plug-in and, as such, requires a Java enabled browser to work. Most browsers come with Java pre-installed, therefore the ImageViewer should start automatically when you view an image. When you first attempt to view an image on a slow internet connection, it may take a few minutes to install the java plugin. During this time the ImageViewer window will display a blank screen.  Once installed a Java 'coffee cup' animation indicates the ImageViewer is starting up, and a progress bar will be displayed showing the image being retrieved. The image will load in the viewer window with a set of function buttons at the top of the browser window. Hover your cursor over each button to display a tooltip showing the button function and keyboard shortcut.
Functions include: Save, Print, Zoom, Magnifier, Fit to width/height/window, Rotate, Invert, and Help. If you experience problems viewing images on Origins.net, or for more help, please contact Origins ImageViewer support. Test if Java is working To find out whether Java is working on your computer, and get instructions on how to download and install the latest version go to www.java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp If the ImageViewer doesn't install automatically Java is an essential requirement for using the ImageViewer. If the ImageViewer doesn't install automatically you may not have Java installed and may need to download and install the latest version of Java. Java is free to download and use. Installed Java but cannot view images? Updating Java If Java is not working you may need to update to the latest version. Install the latest version of Java from Java.com Confirming / Enabling java On certain browsers you may be required to click a confirmation button to allow the Java plug-in to run. For example, the following message is displayed on Chrome:  If Java is installed but the ImageViewer does not work, you may need to enable Java through your web browser. See instructions on how to enable Java for various browsers at www.java.com/en/download/help/enable_browser.xml Problems viewing Origins.net images If you are experiencing problems viewing images, please visit the Java Help Center, or contact Origins ImageViewer support. Setting Image Viewing Preference To set your Image Viewing Preference to the Origins.net Java ImageViewer:
If you would like to update your browser to a newer version which might run Java more smoothly visit this page of useful links: Browsers and Utilities. Viewing images on different devices The Origins ImageViewer uses Java which is unfortunately not supported by Apple devices running IOS (iPhone, iPad, iTouch) at present. Please use a PC or Mac to view images with the ImageViewer. Viewing images offline The ImageViewer is a server-side resource and only available via the Origins.net website. It is not designed to operate in an offline mode. To view images on your computer offline you will need a software program that can open TIFF images, such as Photoshop or Paintshop Pro. There are several free programs such as Irfanview (www.irfanview.com) which allow you to zoom and print images on your local machine. Origins have no direct association with the manufacturers of these offline viewers and are unable to provide technical support in their use. |
