topic Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever? in Imagery and Remote Sensing Questions

How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

MarkMindlin — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 23:51:32 GMT

Hi,

I tried using the "Open" button and the "Add Data" button and navigating to my .bundle files in ArcMap, but neither of these recognizes .bundles files.

Any help please.

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

DanPatterson_Retired — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:24:35 GMT

where did you get it? the file format is associate with a variety of things including GitHub and stuff for mac's

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

MarkMindlin — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:05:58 GMT

I create a tile cache and try to open/see an individual bundle.

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

CodyBenkelman — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:15:01 GMT

Mark

You can drop the complete cache into ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro - in this screenshot it would be called "TestCacheAspectRGB". If you're navigating down into the subfolders and seeking to display individual bundles at different levels, I don't believe we have a method for viewing single bundles. If that's what you're seeking, let me know and I'll double check.

Cody B.

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

MarkMindlin — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:22:42 GMT

Thank you for your response Cody,

I use a storage format "esriMapCacheStorageModeCompactV2"

Any try to drop any file or any folder (Root OR Layers OR _alllayers OR L(evel)X) I have the error

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

MarkMindlin — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:23:04 GMT

ArcMap 10.3.1

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

DanPatterson_Retired — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 02:13:55 GMT

I don't suppose it would be this type of tile cache (never use them... just going by help)

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

JayantaPoddar — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 03:40:29 GMT

Do you see any data in the corresponding folder in ArcCatalog? Any data that you can add to ArcMap should be visible in ArcMap.

Also I think the bundle files are a part of the Cache (Tile) folder. If you have access, try working with the entire cache folder.

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

MarkMindlin — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 03:48:35 GMT

Thank you, Jayanta.

I see the image

My question is how to view/preview the content with Desktop or whatever

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

JayantaPoddar — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 03:54:37 GMT

If the item is not opening in ArcMap by drag-and-drop from ArcCatalog, try previewing it in ArcCatalog. Open ArcCatalog Window (not the one attached with ArcMap).

Select the desired item and Preview "Geography".

Does it display anything?

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

MarkMindlin — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 05:43:57 GMT

A preview in ArcCatalog shows nothing.

From your dropdown it is available only the "Geography"

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

MarkMindlin — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:41:46 GMT

We found the way - Export Tile Cache with parameter "Storage format" - "EXPLODED"

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

JayantaPoddar — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:09:58 GMT

Good to know!!!

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

RebeccaStrauch__GISP — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:28:21 GMT

Mark Mindlin that makes sense, but that would/could take a lot more space on your drive (as you know). Although at different situation, I had a problem (not displaying cache) after moving/activating my ArcGIS Server 10.2.x (AGS) compact bundles on a new ArcGIS Server 10.5.x machine.

The 10.2.x has the bundle and bundlex. Starting in 10.3 I know they combined the two ""bundle" file formats, but 10.3.x could still read the 10.2.x compact format directly (as Jayanta and others pointed out). I didn't do much with 10.4.x, but when I moved to 10.5.x for testing, it could no longer read the 10.2.x compact version.

On the AGS side, my typical process for moving the cache to a new AGS service did not work. However, I was able to change the order of my process and was able to upgrade the 10.2.x compact version to the 10.5.x format and it worked.

This is of course on the server side and because I am not sure how it related to "esriMapCacheStorageModeCompactV2" format, it might not be relevant, but mentioning it since if you use the conversion tools to make it a compact format once again.....it might work.

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

CodyBenkelman — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:47:25 GMT

To Mark and everyone:

If you have everything you need, we don't need to prolong this conversation, but I'm a bit concerned that we're talking about specific details without a clear discussion of "the big picture".

You haven't mentioned if this cache is being published on ArcGIS Online (or Portal), or if it's only for internal use on a LAN or via your own server, and I also don't know if this is a one-time project, or something you'll need to replicate and/or update repeatedly over time. Depending on your long term goals, size of cache, complexity of inputs, etc. our advice may be different.

Presuming this is not a one-time project, you may want to download Cacheworx which is designed to analyze a tile cache to ensure there aren't missing tiles... See http://esriurl.com/CacheWorx

Cody B

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

MarkMindlin — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 23:15:54 GMT

Thank you Cody,

What tool I will use to convert/see the Geography view of the data?

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 23:23:00 GMT

since you have the bundle file and the toolbox, why don't you give a report since there are only 5 tools to try

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

FredericPoliart_EsriAU — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:26:50 GMT

The .bundle format is actually concatenated .png or .jpg files with a header in the first few bytes.

It is explained in this python src code:
https://github.com/Esri/raster-tiles-compactcache

You can use the free hex editor XVI32 and open the .bundle file; you will see the %PNG /IHDR or the "JFIF" tag (and the 6 bytes before it)

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

FredericPoliart_EsriAU — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:39:15 GMT

For complete information on .bundle format, check:
https://github.com/Esri/raster-tiles-compactcache/blob/master/CompactCacheV2.md

Re: How to open/see bundle files with ArcGIS Desktop or whatever?

rudyie — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:25:27 GMT

Hi @FredericPoliart_EsriAU

I am reaching out with an inquiry concerning the structure of ArcGIS .BUNDLE files as outlined in the white paper available here: CompactCacheV2. (https://github.com/Esri/raster-tiles-compactcache/blob/master/CompactCacheV2.md)

According to the document, the legacy fields in the file are expected to consistently align with the "Whitepaper Value" specifications. However, upon examining some sample .BUNDLE files, I've noticed discrepancies between the documented values and those present in the samples, as illustrated in the attached capture.

Could you provide clarifications on these differences? For accurate processing and identification of .BUNDLE files, it is crucial for me to have precise information regarding these fields. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your assistance.

Thank you very much for your support!