Most Popular FAQ's

Subscribing to the Collection

Using the Insight Browser and Java Client

Downloading and Printing

General System Requirements

Troubleshooting

Most Popular FAQ's

Can I download an image?
In both the Browser and Java Client you can use the Print button to print out images and data at a low resolution - these will print out the entire image. To print out just that portion of the image you are zoomed into, you can use screen capture to copy the image into an image viewer like Photoshop. For high resolution printing of part of or an entire image, you need to download and install the Java Client, and go to File/Export selected after clicking once on the image you want in the thumbnail window. You can then choose a resolution and download the image as a jpeg file, then open it in a viewer and print. Be careful, some large images may have very large files if you choose the highest resolution, so start with smaller resolutions first.
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Once I have downloaded an image, can I use it elsewhere?
Please carefully review these restrictions on using images and data from the AMICA Library.
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How far can I zoom into an image?
The level of detail for an image depends on how it has been scanned and prepared, and not all images have the same level of zooming. Once you have brought up an image into the Image Workspace, select the “zoom in” tool and then click on the image, you will be prompted when you have reached the largest size available. In the thumbnail of the image in the tools bar, you’ll see which section of the image has been enlarged. Click on the section of the image in the thumbnail you want to see enlarged to change this view.
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Can I look at several images at once?
Only one image can be viewed in detail in the Image Workspace using the Insight Browser. The Java Client will allow you to view multiple images, at different scales simultaneously.
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Should I view the collection in the Insight Browser or Java Client?
Both the Insight Browser and Java Client have advanced searching capabilities and an Image Workspace. With the Java Client there is a small one-time initial download, but with its advanced functionality, it is the more frequently used option.
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How do I find the image I am looking for?
With such an impressive collection, sometimes finding an exact image you are looking for is difficult. Simple search is searching by the terms first listed when you click on search - by artist name, by type, by date, or by keyword. Advance search is accessed by clicking on "by data fields," then a new list will open with many terms to search on, with the use of full Boolean operators like "and," "or," "greater than," "contains," and others. After a search, to return to the full collection, click on "show all" under the search button.
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How do I view the data for an image? Can I only see this data in the Group Workspace?
You select an image by clicking on it once, you’ll know your image has been selected when a white frame appears around it. Then click on “data” for information on the selected image. This same data window will also appear in the Image workspace when you click on data from the Tools Menu.
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Subscribing to the Collection

Who can subscribe to the AMICA Library?
Before Individual Subscriptions were offered by Cartography Associates, only members of various institutions (colleges, universities, museums) were able to access the AMICA Library. Now students, artists, art enthusiasts, independent scholars and art historians can be Individual Subscribers. For those regularly employed by a college, university or museum, access to AMICA must be offered through an Institutional Subscription. Your institution may already be a subscriber, check here to view a list of current subscribers and to gain access to the collections.
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Can I order an individual subscription if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes. Our secure sight allows for both domestic and international transactions.
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What does a subscription cost?
Individual monthly subscription prices are $15.00/month; individual yearly subscription prices are $150.00/year. For institutional prices check here.
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What are the restrictions on using images and data from the AMICA Library?
Please carefully review these restrictions on using images and data from the AMICA Library.
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Besides billing cycles, are there any differences between the monthly and the yearly subscription plans?
NO, you will still receive free access to the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection, Japanese Historical Maps and The Farber Gravestone Collection. All three collections can be viewed simultaneously through the Insight Browser and Java Client.
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Why do you have two ways to view the collection?
Viewing the collection with the Insight Browser is the quickest and easiest way to start seeing the online images - no download is required and works on IE 4.0+, Netscape 4.7+, Safari 1.2+ and Mozilla 1.1+. After you have seen the collection with the Insight Browser, you should try the Insight Java Client which offers advanced viewing features. The Java Client requires a one time download and will work on Windows 2000, XP and Mac OSX 10.2+. After installation, which will take a few minutes, use the same link for all subsequent launches of the Java Client application.
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What if I forgot my password?
If you have forgotten your password, click here and enter the same email address you used when you first subscribed. If you still need help, email us directly at amica@luna-img.com.
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What if my institution is already a subscriber?
Over 400,000 students and faculty nationwide have access to the AMICA Library through Cartography Associates. Check here for a full list and to gain immediate access.
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How do I cancel my subscription?
If you cancel your subscription within the first 7 days of subscribing your credit card will not be charged. Canceling your subscription can be done by simply clicking on one of the two email links below and including your username and password into the body of the email:

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Using the Insight Browser and Java Client

I have been viewing the collection in the Insight Java Client v.5.1 but now I see it has been upgraded to 5.6, do I need to do anything or adjust any settings?
No.
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How do I enlarge the images and zoom in when using the Insight viewers?
Double click on any thumbnail and a new window will open with tools for zooming and panning the images. When you single click a thumbnail, you can display the data (catalog description) for that image by then clicking on "Data" on the left side of the screen.
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What is the difference between the Group Window (thumbnail window) and the Image Workspace (window for enlarging images) and how do I move between them?
The Group Window displays results of your searches as thumbnails and allows you to browse the collection page by page; the Image Workspace is where you enlarge, zoom, and compare images. To move between the two you click on the curved arrow symbol at the bottom of the tool bar in the Image Workspace, or click on "return" from the Group (thumbnail) Window.
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What are the names of the tools in the Image Workspace?
As you mouse over each tool, a small label will show with the name of the tool.
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How do I make Groups (favorites) in the Insight Browser? In the Java Client?
First go to group/new group, put a name for the group in the text window and click on create group. Then select an image by clicking once on it, go to group/save image into group and click on the name of the group you just created from the list of groups. Scroll up and click on save. Repeat this for the next image, and other images you want to add to the group. In the Java Client, the process is easier - go to file/new group and a new group window will open, then click on as many images in the main collection window that you want to save into the group and drag them over to the new group window. Then go to file/save group. Saving groups from the browser must be placed in the AMICA General folder. With the Java Client you can save your groups into your personal folder. Once you are within a Group from the Browser and want to return to the entire collection, you must exist and re-launch.
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What are the methods to search the collection?
Simple search is searching by the terms first listed when you click on search - by publication author, by country, by state, or by keyword. Advance search is accessed by clicking on "by data fields," then a new list will open with many terms to search on, with the use of full Boolean operators like "and," "or," "greater than," "contains," and others. After a search, to return to the full collection, click on "show all" under the search button.
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Can I sort the collection by date or other terms instead of the "sort by author" that the collection opens with?
Yes, you can do this in the Java Client by clicking on group/sort by. The Insight Browser does not allow you to sort.
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Can I create my own slideshows with the images?
Yes, you can, using the Java Client. It is called making a presentation. This will create a powerful visual sequence of images. These presentations can also be exported to HTML or PowerPoint.
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How can I view multiple collections simultaneously?
In the Java Client, using the file/open collection menu, highlight the collections you want to view. For searching across several collections at once, we recommend you start by using the “keyword” search function.
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Downloading and Printing

How can I print and download images from the AMICA Collection?
In both the Browser and Java Client you can use the Print button to print out images and data at a low resolution - and this will print out the entire image. To print out just that portion of the image you are zoomed into, you can use screen capture to copy the image into an image viewer like Photoshop. You can also download a screen resolution copy of the image file with the catalog record - to do this you need to download and install the Java Client, and go to File/Export selected after clicking once on the image you want in the thumbnail window. You can then download the image as a jpeg file, and then open it in a viewer and print. Please read and observe the AMICA License terms for use of images and data. If you need to request reproduction rights for an AMICA image, you can use the link in the data window in the Insight Browser or Java Client.
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General System Requirements

Insight Browser Requirements
Browser Insight 5.6 operates with Internet Explorer 4.0+, Netscape Navigator 4.7.0+, Safari 1.2+ and Mozilla 1.1+ by downloading DHTML and JavaScript to provide Insight user interaction on Windows 2000, XP and Mac OSX 10.3+. Browser Insight does not require installation or plug-ins, but does have some basic requirements and settings you need to know. Run Browser Insight on a PC or Mac that is 166Mhz or faster. Actions happen faster when images are kept in memory. More memory is an advantage for using images. For Macintosh system users not viewing the collection in OS 10.2 you may need to increase the memory for the application, and turn on virtual memory. You should have at least 800 x 600 screen resolution and 16-bit color depth. You can use 8-bit color, but will lose a significant amount of image quality in the AMICA Library. Your ideal internet connection would be LAN 100MB+, DSL, ISDN, or CABLE. And the minimum would be a 56K Modem.
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Insight Java Client Requirements
Insight Java Clients work on Windows 2000, XP and Mac OS 10.2+. The Ideal amount of memory to run the Java Client would be 128MB+, and the minimum would be 32MB. You should have 60 MB allocated to your hard drive space. The ideal monitor would be 20" or larger non-interlaced monitor (1024x768). The minimum would be a 15" non-interlaced monitor (800x600). Your ideal internet connection would be LAN 100MB+, DSL, ISDN, or CABLE. And the minimum would be a 56K Modem.
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Troubleshooting

Using the Java Client, I get the message that I am unable to connect to the Insight Server - what is going on?
The most likely reason is a firewall problem - some older firewalls do not allow java to pass through. Update your firewall, or use the Insight Browser. Test by turning off the Firewall and/or allowing Pop-ups from this site only - if this corrects the problem, adjust your Firewall settings. For more information on Firewalls view our support pdf.
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Using the Insight Browser, I am having difficulties accessing the collection- what is going on?
The most likely reason is a blocking Pop-ups and/or Java setting within your browser. Try allowing Pop-ups and Java from this site only - then adjust your browser settings accordingly.
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I am on a modem connection and the Insight Browser does not seem to be loading - what is happening?
The Insight Browser will take about 1 minute to completely load with a modem at 28K, faster for a modem at 45K. The Java Client will take about the same time. When you zoom into images, be patient. But once you have accessed with a modem, when you access the next time, it will be about twice as fast since Insight stores some of the data in your Browser cache. The best way to get the benefit of the high resolution images we offer is to get some kind of broadband Internet access - Cable or DSL.
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The images are loading slowly, what can I do?
Try closing other applications. If you are on a Mac, you may want to try and allocate more memory to the Insight program.
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