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fits2isis

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Import fits files into Isis format

Overview Parameters Example 1

Description

This program will import fits (Flexible Image Transport System) files into Isis format. Only simple fits files are accepted. Extensions are not support and files with no initial data, NAXIS = 0 , implying extensions with data, are not supported either. Some common header data is transfered to Isis labels. Primary image data is transfered completely and reliably.

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History

Mackenzie Boyd2009-10-27 Original version

Parameter Groups

Files

Name Description
FROM A fits file to be converted to an isis cube
TO Output file converted to cube format
X

Files: FROM


Description

Use this parameter to select the filename of a fits file to be converted to a cube. Currently extensions and files with no initial data, NAXIS = 0, are not supported.

Type filename
File Mode input
Filter *.fits
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X

Files: TO


Description

The cube output file, containing image data and applicable headers.

Type cube
File Mode output
Filter *.cub
Close Window

Example 1

Usage of this import application

Description

This example shows how to import a fits file to the isis cube format.

Command Line

fits2isis from=fitsFile.fits to=imported.cub
The command line arguments to import a file to cube format.

GUI Screenshot

The application's gui

The gui for the application, with parameters set to import a fits file to a cube.