SPOT 4.1 Basic and Advanced Software Manual for SPOT Insight ...

Ch. 16 – Using Other Mac Imaging ApplicationsPreparing to Take a PictureBefore taking a picture via the 3 rd Party Interface, you can set the following parameters as needed:• The SPOT 3 rd Party Interface File and Save Options• The SPOT 3 rd Party Interface live image viewing preferences• The Image Setup, which defines how the camera will take picturesSetting File and Save OptionsBefore using the 3 rd Party Interface program, youcan specify file format, open, and save options.This includes the following information:• File format for captured images• Imaging application to edit captured images• Location for saved image files• File naming conventions• File opening conventionsTo specify this information, follow these steps:1. Open the 3 rd Party Interface. The SPOTCamera window appears, as shown at right.2. Click on the Setup button. The Preferenceswindow appears.3. Specify the File Type. Click on the File Typeselector and select one of the followingoptions:−−−Windows BitmapMac PICT ( pct, pic, pict)TIFF Uncompressed (tif, tiff)Note: To capture images at pixel bitdepth settings other than 8 or 24 bpp(e.g., 12 or 36 bpp), you should selectthe TIFF/Uncompressed file type.4. If you use the 12 bpp or 36 bpp settings, andyou use an imaging application that saves filesin 16 bpp and 48 bpp format (e.g., Photoshop),ensure that the Save 12/36 bit images in 16/48bit files (best for Photoshop) box is checked.5. Click on the Set Application button to specifythe imaging application (e.g., Photoshop) thatyou will use with the SPOT camera and the 3 rdParty Interface.292 User Guide to the SPOT Insight Camera