Create Resolution Pyramids for All Layers

To create resolution pyramids for all layers in a project:

1.     In the Properties Sheet, in the General group, do the following:

a.     In the Image/Elevation Pyramid Format field, select the required format.

Note:    Use of MPU format is generally not recommended since it requires more time than the other formats for pyramid and project creation.

For imagery layers:

§  JPEG v3- For basic raster imagery that does not require transparency.

§  PNG-24 - For high-quality images.  

§  PNG-Palette - For schematic maps using less than 256 colors.

§  MPU - If require an uncompressed (lossless) pyramid.

For elevation layers:

§  JPEG v3- For standard resolution.

§  PNG-16 - For high resolution, best for LIDAR data.

§  PNG 16.8 - For very high resolution.

§  MPU – If require an uncompressed (lossless) pyramid.

Note:    If the Use source option is selected, TerraBuilder does not create a resolution pyramid. 

Note:    The default format is based on project settings. See “Setting Output Format” in the “Project Management” chapter.

b.     If you select Image or Elevation JPEG v3 as the Pyramid Format, in the Image/Elevation Pyramid Quality field, type the required quality value (30-100).

2.     In the Properties Sheet, in the General group, in the Pyramid Include Source field, for each source, select Yes to include the original source file in the resolution pyramid, or No to exclude the original source file from the resolution pyramid.

3.     On the Home tab, in the Create group, click Resolution Pyramid and select Create resolution pyramids for all layers. The Convert Layer(s)… dialog box opens. Layers that need resolution pyramids appear in the Layers Waiting for Conversion area until their resolution pyramid creation is completed.

Note:        If MPU format was selected, the fuser dialog box does not display.

4.     Add the required local and network fusers, and click Start MPT. See “Managing Fusers” in this chapter for more information about managing fusers.  

Note:        Network fusers can be used only if source and pyramid file directories are made network compatible. See "Creating MPT Using Network Fusers" in this chapter for more information.

5.     If this process takes a long time, and you want to pause it, click Cancel. A warning message is displayed confirming that you wish to pause creation of the file. Click Yes to stop. The creation process is stopped and can be resumed later. See "Resume Pyramid Creation" in this chapter for more information.

6.     When all conversions are completed, click OK. The Pyramid indicator for those layers in the Layer List that had insufficient resolution pyramid data, changes from  or  to , to indicate that a resolution pyramid was created for these layers.