Version 1.11

Installation

There are three download types:

• gvSIG + prerequisites (JRE 1.6 included):
  • Download and unzip the right installation package from the downloads table (depending on the operating system).
  • Execute the .exe/.bin file.
  • Select the Java Virtual Machine to use (if it doesn't exist a compatible one it will be automatically installed).
  • Select the installation folder. Then it will be installed gvSIG base.
  • Choose between the following options:
    
    • Typical installation
    • Advanced installation: user decides which add-ons will be installed.

• Prerequisites not included - standard version (this installer includes gvSIG base + add-ons).
  • Download and unzip the right installation package from the downloads table (depending on the operating system).
  • Execute the .exe/.bin file.
  • Select the Java Virtual Machine to use (if it doesn't exist a compatible one it will be automatically downloaded and installed, so internet connexion is required).
  • Select the installation folder. Then it will be installed gvSIG base.
  • Choose between the following options:
    
    • Typical installation
    • Advanced installation: user decides which add-ons will be installed.

• Prerequisites not included - online version (this installer includes only gvSIG base so internet connexion is required for a complet installation):
  • Download and unzip the right installation package from the downloads table (depending on the operating system).
  • Execute the .exe/.bin file.
  • Select the Java Virtual Machine to use (if it doesn't exist a compatible one it will be automatically downloaded and installed, so internet connexion is required).
  • Select the installation folder. Then it will be installed gvSIG base.
  • Choose between the following options:
    
    • Typical installation (internet connexion required).
    • Advanced installation: user decides which add-ons will be installed (internet connexion is required).

Run the program by doing one of the following:

• From the Desktop shortcut.
• From the Start/Programs menu.
• From the command line:
  • Step into the application directory (it is the one choosed at the installation time).
  • Type:
    • In Windows: "gvSIG".
    • In Linux: "./gvSIG.sh".

gvSIG language defaults to the system language, if it matches with one of those supported (valencian, spanish, gallego, english, czech, german, basque, french, italian, portuguese, chinese, polish and romanian). Otherwise, english language is used. 

There are two ways to change the language:

1. From the Window menu, select Preferences then go to General/Language panel and select the language you wish. To apply the changes exit and run again gvSIG.
2. From the command-line or the console

• Type “gvSIG [language]” (consult possible values for this variable)

Uninstall

• To uninstall gvSIG, execute gvSIG Uninstall icon from the Start/Programs Menu.