[[PageOutline]] = !FalconView^®^ = !FalconView is a PC based Mapping Application developed by the [http://www.gtri.gatech.edu/ Georgia Tech Research Institute] for the Department of Defense. The software is widely used by the US DoD and Allied countries, but historically it has not been available to the general public. Thanks to an initiative by the US Air Force, we have begun releasing a Free and Open Source version of !FalconView under the terms of the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl.html GNU LGPL] license. '''To get started with the Open Source release see our [wiki:FeatureMatrix Feature Matrix], [wiki:OpenSourceFeatures Screen Shots], and [wiki:OpenSourceQuickStart Quick Start Guide]'''. == Most Requested Information == * '''[wiki:FeatureMatrix FalconView Feature Matrix by Version]''' * '''[wiki:FrequentlyAskedQuestion Frequently Asked Questions]''' * '''[http://www.falconview.org/trac/FalconView/discussion Discussion Boards]''' * '''[http://www.falconview.org/trac/FalconView/downloads Download FalconView Open Source]''' == Notice to DoD Personnel == '''The Department of Defense has not authorized !FalconView Open Source to be installed on any DoD computer, and specifically may not be used by any DoD entity for mission planning.''' DoD (and federal Agencies) should use !FalconView^®^ (a GOTS product) as part of the official PFPS suite, released and freely available to all US Federal Agencies and the DoD. PFPS/FalconView Downloads are obtained from individual service desks (see:[wiki:FrequentlyAskedQuestion#U.S.GovernmentAvailability]), individual service portals, or the PFPS program office. == A Note on Posting == All parts of the wiki may be read without registering (or logging in), but in order to write questions or update other posts you need to be registered. Please follow [wiki:UserId these instructions] to register your UserID in order to post to the website. == [wiki:FVDev Third Party Developer Information] == * The [wiki:FVDev] area contains information about developing tools to [wiki:PlugIn] to !FalconView or which work with !FalconView. * [wiki:GetTheSdk The Software Development Kit] contains all of the documentation on the APIs used to create plug-ins or programmatically share data with FalconView from other software as well as the File Formats of most FalconView data sources. * The [forum:2 Software Development forum] allows you to post questions and answers about !FalconView development. * The [wiki:FvwWizards] section contains Visual Studio Wizards to get you started creating plug-ins to !FalconView using C# and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or 2010. * The Source Code for !FalconView can be retrieved from our repository [wiki:UsingSubversion using Subversion] ({{{svn co http://www.falconview.org/svn/FalconView/branches/4.2.1/public}}}) * A list of [wiki:Contributors contributors] to FalconView * Integrators (GFE and Open Source) are now required to credit/show the FalconView Logo and Georgia Tech Research Institute logo and names. Proudly show your support for !FalconView! If you have a plug-in for !FalconView that you would like us to share, please contact us. == !FvMobile Is Under Development == Stay tuned for further information which will be posted after Spring Break. Send input/suggestions to [mailto:daniel.longhurst@gtri.gatech.edu?subject=FvMobile_Suggestion_Box daniel.longhurst@gtri.gatech.edu] == Developer Training == {{{ #!html }}} GTRI, in partnership with [http://www.gtpe.gatech.edu/ Georgia Tech Professional Education] (DLPE), offers a [http://www.defense.gatech.edu/falconview/index.php FalconView Developer Certificate Program] with public course offerings on the Georgia Tech campus. Customized on-site training (including international users) is also available for software developers integration with !FalconView. For information on the various training opportunities contact [mailto:daniel.longhurst@gtri.gatech.edu?subject=FalconView_Training_Information" daniel.longhurst@gtri.gatech.edu] === Upcoming courses === '''Creating Integrated Overlays in !FalconView''' April 15/16th (International) http://www.pe.gatech.edu/courses/creating-integrated-overlays-falconview The first course covers integration of external applications via ILayer Clients and Basic ILayerEditor implementation. Quickly create geo-referenced views of your data inside of FalconView. '''!FalconView Advanced Overlays''' April 17/18th (International) http://www.pe.gatech.edu/courses/falconview-advanced-overlays Continuing with ILayerEditor integrations and drawing faster graphics by taking advantage of ILayerEditor3. Moving map feeds and time sensitive overlays are also covered. '''!FalconView™ !FvOverlay !PlugIn Architecture''' April 30-May 1 (International) http://www.pe.gatech.edu/courses/falconview-fvoverlay-plugin-architecture !FalconView 4.2.1 introduced a new set of interfaces for creating overlays. The interfaces replace the ILayer/ILayerEditorX methodology of overlay implementation. Like !ILayerEditor3, the overlay is expected to draw directly to the screen. The big change is the overlay organization into a host of interfaces simplifying the design. For the first time, general Tools Menu items can also be added for custom data utilities, etc. == Starting Points == * [wiki:FrequentlyAskedQuestion Frequently Asked Questions] * [wiki:OpenSourceFeatures Features of FalconView (With Screen Shots)] * [wiki:OpenSourceQuickStart Quick Start Guide to Installing and Using FalconView] * [wiki:FeatureMatrix Feature Matrix] * [wiki:FalconViewUsage]: Various programs integrated with FalconView * [wiki:TitleIndex]: List all Main topics in alphabetical order. * [wiki:v4.2.0 Version Features] * [wiki:contacts Contacts] * [wiki:visitor Visitor Information] * [wiki:Presentations] * [wiki:PublicDataSources Public Sources of FalconView Data] * [wiki:FVDev Third Party Developer Information] * [wiki:FalconViewForGeneralAviation FalconView for General Aviation] === Related Links === * [http://www.gatech.edu Georgia Tech] * [http://www.mil-oss.org/ Mil-OSS Working Group] * [http://www.facebook.com/FalconView FalconView on Facebook] {{{ #!html Follow falconview on Facebook }}} * [http://www.twitter.com/falconview Follow FalconView on Twitter] {{{ #!html Follow falconview on Twitter }}} !FalconView now has an IRC channel. Join ##!FalconView on Freenode or click [http://falconview.org/irc.html here]. Questions or comments? Please send us an [mailto:falconview@gtri.gatech.edu email]! -> falconview@gtri.gatech.edu ,,[wiki:Disclaimer],, ----