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Plugins and Viewers

Some pages contained within this website may require a third-party utilities to open or view.  Below are some of the most common:

Mapping Applications

Many of our maps are available in KML and KMZ file formats. Below are some of the applications available to support these formats:

Visualization

  • Visolve is a software application (free for personal use) that transforms colors of the computer display into the discriminable colors for various people including people with color vision deficiency, commonly called color blindness. Available for Windows and Mac OS X. Download from Visolve web site - https://www.ryobi-sol.co.jp/visolve/en/
  • eyePilot is designed as a “floating window” that is easily dragged-and-dropped over a web page, document or computer application, and allows users to quickly and more accurately view color-coded information. Available for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 or NT and Mac OS X 10.2 or later. (Purchase) - A 30-day free trial of eyePilot is available from eyePilot web site - https://www.colorhelper.com/