The SKTEditor is a simple graphical user interface (GUI) application for creating and editing International Solar-Terrestrial Physics (ISTP)/Interagency Consultative Group (IACG) guideline compliant skeleton Common Data Format (CDF) files.
The application is supported as either a Java Web Start application or as a traditional Java desktop application on a wide range of platforms.
Automated Use (Recommended Option)
This section utilizes advanced browser features to provide the most convenient method of accessing the application.
| Common Issues Encountered During Launch |
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The following describes common issues that you may encounter when
launching this application.
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- An installation of CDF
is not required to use this editor from above button. However,
performing a seperate installtion of CDF will enable the editor
to read/write
.sktfile in addition to the.cdffiles that can be read/written without an installation of CDF. - Alternative Option: As an alternative to the Launch button above, a Manual installation of the required software and manually launching the application is an option for those who prefer that procedure or for any browser/platform/configuration where the automated procedure doesn't work.
Manual Launch (Alternative Option)
Below is a simple HTML hyper-link (no JavaScript, ActiveX, or VBScript involved) that should launch, or begin to launch, this application from most browsers/platforms/configurations which have the prerequisite Java software.
- Attempt to launch the CDF Skeleton Editor
Depending upon the version of Java that you have installed and your browser's design and configuration, the link above will result in one of the following happening:
- The link will launch Java Web Start which will then download and start the CDF Skeleton Editor. You may now proceed to using the application.
- The link will download the JNLP file and then your browser indicates
that it doesn't know what to do with a file of MIME type
application/x-java-jnlp-file. You must now perform one of the following:- Install the prerequisite Java software, or
- Configure your browser so JNLP files are automatically opened by Java Web Start, or
- Save the file to your local disk and manually open the file with the Java Web Start application.
- The link downloads and saves the JNLP file to your local disk but nothing further happens. You must now locate the downloaded JNLP file and manually open it with the Java Web Start application. If you don't have Java Web Start installed, you must install the Java sofware first.
Manual Installation (Alternative Option)
The application may be installed by following the Manual Installation Instructions.
Uninstall
This application may be uninstalled by following the Uninstall Instructions.
License
The ISTP CDF Skeleton Editor is a software application released as Open under the LGPL.
The latest source code (MD5) is available for download.
Feedback
Comments and questions about this application are welcome. Please use this e-mail address to send your comments, question, or problem reports.
- Curator: Tami Kovalick
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NASA Official: Robert
McGuire
(301)286-7794, Robert.E.McGuire@nasa.gov - Last Modified: 03/12/2012