Introduction
The Large Image Solution Pack loads all required Fedora objects and creates an empty collection object to accept TIFFs and JPEG2000s (JP2) and create derivatives, and also supports the installation of image viewers that can accommodate the larger resolution.
Requirements
This module requires the following modules/libraries:
To successfully create derivative data streams, ImageMagick (for TN & JPG) and Kakadu (for JP2) need to be installed on the server.
Configuration
Configure the image-toolkit to use ImageMagick rather than GD in Administration > Configuration > Media > Image Toolkit (admin/config/media/image-toolkit). If GD is selected, TN and JPG datastreams will not be generated.
Select configuration options and viewer in Administration > Islandora > Large Image Collection (admin/islandora/large_image).
To use Kakadu, make sure that kdu_compress
is available to the Apache user. Often users will create symbolic links from /usr/local/bin/kdu_compress
to their installation of Kakadu that comes bundled with Adore-Djatoka. Make sure that the required dynamic libraries that come with Kakadu are accessible to kdu_compress
and kdu_expand
. If they are not present, attempting to run either command from the terminal will inform you that the libraries are missing. You can also use a symbolic link from /usr/local/lib
to include these libraries. Remember to restart the terminal so your changes take affect. Also, make sure the php settings allow for enough memory and upload size: upload_max_filesize
, post_max_size
and memory_limit
.
Troubleshooting/Issues
Having problems or solved a problem? Check out the Islandora google groups for a solution.
Maintainers/Sponsors
Current maintainers:
Development
If you would like to contribute to this module, please check out CONTRIBUTING.md. In addition, we have helpful Documentation for Developers info, as well as our Developers section on the Islandora.ca site.
License
GPLv3
Additional Usage
The Large Image Solution Pack module's configuration page can be found at http://path.to.your.site/admin/islandora/solution_pack_config/large_image, and contains the following settings:
- Lossless Derivative Creation?: Enabling this will force the Large Image Solution Pack to use reversible lossless compression when creating JP2 derivatives. When a JP2 original is uploaded, a second "use" copy is created for the JP2 datastream.
- Use Kakadu for Image Compression?: The Kakadu software suite can be installed on your server to take advantage of its much faster kdu_compress program. Users often use the copy of kdu_compress that comes bundled with Djatoka (see below), but you can also check out the official website at http://www.kakadusoftware.com/ for download and installation instructions.
Viewers
If no viewers are installed, the Large Image Solution Pack module will use its standard viewer to display images. For better results, the Open Seadragon library can be installed; check that page for further instructions. If it is installed, it can be selected here.
Content Models, Prescribed Datastreams and Forms
The Large Image Solution Pack comes with the following objects in http://path.to.your.site/admin/islandora/solution_pack_config/solution_packs:
- Islandora Large Image Content Model (islandora:sp_large_image_cmodel)
- Islandora Large Image Collection (islandora:sp_large_image_collection)
An image ingested using the Large Image Solution Pack's content model using ImageMagick will have the following datastreams:
RELS-EXT | Default Fedora relationship metadata |
MODS | MODS record filled out during ingest |
DC | Dublin Core record |
OBJ | Original TIFF or JP2 file uploaded |
JP2 | JPEG 2000 derivative created by ImageMagick or Kakadu |
JPG | Medium-sized JPEG created by ImageMagick and used in the standard image viewer |
TN | Thumbnail icon created from the image during the ingest process |
The Large Image Solution Pack comes with the Large image MODS form.