GeoMapApp©: Mac Installation
GeoMapApp is a Java desktop application and it must be downloaded to your computer. If you agree to the Terms of Use, download the file GeoMapApp.dmg to your computer by clicking on AGREE below. Then, double-click on the GeoMapApp.dmg file to expose GeoMapApp.app which can be dragged to the Applications Folder.
Displayed Maps, Images, and Data Tables are not to be used for Navigation Purposes.
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Minimum System Requirements:
We recommend installing the default version of GeoMapApp since it comes bundled with Java 15.
- GeoMapApp will run on Mac OS X versions Monterey (12), Big Sur (11), Catalina(10.15),
Mojave (10.14), High Sierra (10.13), Sierra (10.12), El Capitan (10.11), Yosemite (10.10),
Mavericks (10.9), Mountain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7)
- Java 8 (Java may be downloaded from here).
- 110 MB free disk space (version bundled with Java)
- 512 MB of memory.
- An internet connection for access to data.
GeoMapApp v3.5.0 and higher is now signed with a trusted Apple Developer ID to comply with Apple's Gatekeeper security settings for desktop applications. Read this section of the FAQ for more discussion of Java and Mac OS requirements.
GeoMapApp v3.6.11 and higher has also been notarized with a trusted Apple Developer ID to comply with Apple's Gatekeeper security settings for desktop applications on Mac OS 10.15 and higher.
This software is distributed for free and it contains no guarantees or warranties. The software was developed through contributions of NSF and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. None of the developers or supporters of GeoMapApp can be held responsible for problems that may occur from using this software. We are distributing it with the best of intentions, and to our knowledge and based on our testing it contains no known harmful code. All users should read all information associated with the software and agree to the statements issued here.
Troubleshooting Notes:
- For Mac OS X El Capitan version 10.11, some users reported problems starting GeoMapApp. Ensure that the latest El Capitan bug fixes have been installed, delete your .GMA file (see step-by-step notes here), and restart GeoMapApp.
- If you installed GeoMapApp, and dragged it to your Desktop or Applications folder but it does nothing when double-clicked, please check the requirements above. You may need to download a newer version of Java - see this step-by-step guide in our FAQ.
- For Mac OS X Mountain Lion version 10.8 users who might be having issues with installing the application you must configure your default Security & Privacy settings to accept the application. Go to the installation walk-through for more details.
- The older Mac OS X operating systems Mac OS X Snow Leopard version 10.6, Mac OS X Leopard version 10.5 or Mac OS X Tiger version 10.4 require Java 5 or lower. Try using our past versions here. Mac OS X Panther will not work.
- When running on Mac OS X Lion version 10.7 and Mountain Lion version 10.8, Apple's new Gatekeeper security may keep GeoMapApp from opening. To fix this: In the Finder, Control-click or right click the GeoMapApp icon. Select "open" from the menu that appears. Click "open" in the resulting dialog box.
- If your system meets the minimum requirements but you are still unable to run GeoMapApp, please tell us.