From 33d14ec6e9cac4fd3a4917c53986464131a4ff05 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:25:57 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 01/10] Update release pages - Added HDFview 3.4.0 page - Added an entry for 1.14.6 release - Fixed typos --- documentation/index.md | 2 +- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md | 43 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ downloads/index.md | 1 + 3 files changed, 45 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md diff --git a/documentation/index.md b/documentation/index.md index d2f72c4e..60957c60 100644 --- a/documentation/index.md +++ b/documentation/index.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ redirect_from: * [HDF User's Guide](https://zenodo.org/records/13310689) * [HDF Specification and Developer's Guide](https://zenodo.org/records/13310722) * [Build and Install HDF4 Applications with CMake](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf4/blob/master/release_docs/USING_HDF4_CMake.txt) -* [Build and Install HDF4 C, C++, Fortran Libraries and tools with CMake](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf4/blob/master/release_docs/INSTALL_CMake.txt) +* [Build and Install HDF4 C and Fortran Libraries and tools with CMake](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf4/blob/master/release_docs/INSTALL_CMake.txt) * [HDF 4.2 to 4.3 Migration Guide](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf4/blob/master/doc/HDF-4.2-to-4.3-migration.md) ## h4h5Tools diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..afbfd343 --- /dev/null +++ b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +title: HDFView 3.4.0 +--- + +HDFView Logo + +# HDFView 3.4.0 + +## Release Information + +| Version | HDFView 3.4.0 | +| Release Date | 12/31/2025 | +| Additional Release Information | [Release Notes](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/v3.4.0/docs/RELEASE.txt) | +| | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/) | +| | [Known Problems](#known-problems-in-this-release) | + +## Documentation + +| File | Type | +| ---- | ---- | +| [UsersGuide.tar.gz](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/releases/download/v3.4.0/UsersGuide.tar.gz) | Documentation (HTML, Unix) | +| [UsersGuide.zip](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/releases/download/v3.4.0/UsersGuide.zip) | Documentation (HTML, Windows) | + +## Download + +HDFView 3.4.0 source and binaries are available [here](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/releases/tag/v3.4.0) + +HDFView 3.4.0 was built and tested with HDF5-2.0.0, HDF 4.3.1, and openjdk 21. + +This release provides two ways to install the HDFView pre-built binary distribution for a platform: +* Using an application image. This method simply requires running the provided executable to obtain the software. +* Running an installer. This method runs an installer (eg .exe) that sets up file associations and menu items. + +Once you have uncompressed the downloaded pre-built binary file, refer to the provided README file for details. + +See Known Problems if you encounter any issues. + +## Known Problems In This Release + +* Workaround for issue with launching HDFView: A path issue which causes HDFView to fail to launch can be resolved by using the included batch script in the binary under the app folder. +* If installing HDFView with the installer method, please be aware that the installer does NOT overwrite "hardcoded" associations. If there is a pre-existing user-defined file association, you must manually associate the extension with the HDFView application. + +Please see the [Release Notes](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/v3.4.0/docs/RELEASE.txt) for more information on known problems. diff --git a/downloads/index.md b/downloads/index.md index 0a410778..dcc0d48d 100644 --- a/downloads/index.md +++ b/downloads/index.md @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ redirect_from: | Version | Usage | | ---- | ----| | [HDF5 2.0.0](https://support.hdfgroup.org/documentation/hdf5/latest/rel_spec_20.html) | Most recent HDF5 library version. | +| [HDF5 1.14.6](https://support.hdfgroup.org/documentation/hdf5/latest/rel_spec_114.html) | Last release of the 1.14.x series | ## HDFView From 5a55a8b7cad8c9e8fc4d716740c1d177e545bbb6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:57:06 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 02/10] Discarded 3.4.0 in place of 3.4.1. --- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md | 43 ------------------------------- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md | 36 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 36 insertions(+), 43 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md create mode 100644 downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md deleted file mode 100644 index afbfd343..00000000 --- a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_0.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,43 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: HDFView 3.4.0 ---- - -HDFView Logo - -# HDFView 3.4.0 - -## Release Information - -| Version | HDFView 3.4.0 | -| Release Date | 12/31/2025 | -| Additional Release Information | [Release Notes](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/v3.4.0/docs/RELEASE.txt) | -| | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/) | -| | [Known Problems](#known-problems-in-this-release) | - -## Documentation - -| File | Type | -| ---- | ---- | -| [UsersGuide.tar.gz](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/releases/download/v3.4.0/UsersGuide.tar.gz) | Documentation (HTML, Unix) | -| [UsersGuide.zip](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/releases/download/v3.4.0/UsersGuide.zip) | Documentation (HTML, Windows) | - -## Download - -HDFView 3.4.0 source and binaries are available [here](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/releases/tag/v3.4.0) - -HDFView 3.4.0 was built and tested with HDF5-2.0.0, HDF 4.3.1, and openjdk 21. - -This release provides two ways to install the HDFView pre-built binary distribution for a platform: -* Using an application image. This method simply requires running the provided executable to obtain the software. -* Running an installer. This method runs an installer (eg .exe) that sets up file associations and menu items. - -Once you have uncompressed the downloaded pre-built binary file, refer to the provided README file for details. - -See Known Problems if you encounter any issues. - -## Known Problems In This Release - -* Workaround for issue with launching HDFView: A path issue which causes HDFView to fail to launch can be resolved by using the included batch script in the binary under the app folder. -* If installing HDFView with the installer method, please be aware that the installer does NOT overwrite "hardcoded" associations. If there is a pre-existing user-defined file association, you must manually associate the extension with the HDFView application. - -Please see the [Release Notes](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/v3.4.0/docs/RELEASE.txt) for more information on known problems. diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e27a9ef0 --- /dev/null +++ b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +--- +title: HDFView 3.4.1 +--- + +HDFView Logo + +# HDFView 3.4.1 + +## Release Information + +| Version | HDFView 3.4.1 | +| Release Date | 12/31/2025 | +| Additional Release Information | [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md) | +| | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/) | +| | [Known Problems](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md#-known-problems) | + +## Documentation + +| File | Type | +| ---- | ---- | +| [UsersGuide.tar.gz](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/releases/download/v3.4.1/UsersGuide.tar.gz) | Documentation (HTML, Unix) | +| [UsersGuide.zip](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/releases/download/v3.4.1/UsersGuide.zip) | Documentation (HTML, Windows) | + +## Download + +HDFView 3.4.1 source and binaries are available [here](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/releases/tag/v3.4.1) + +HDFView 3.4.1 was built and tested with HDF5-2.0.0, HDF 4.3.1, and openjdk 21. + +This release provides two ways to install the HDFView pre-built binary distribution for a platform: +* Using an application image. This method simply requires running the provided executable to obtain the software. +* Running an installer. This method runs an installer (eg .exe) that sets up file associations and menu items. + +Once you have uncompressed the downloaded pre-built binary file, refer to the provided README file for details. + +See [Known Problems](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md#-known-problems) if you encounter any issues. From 17204a85e7fa84f749ab8e0703b356fcac870a97 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:05:00 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 03/10] Updated the release date --- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md index e27a9ef0..117bf1bb 100644 --- a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md +++ b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ title: HDFView 3.4.1 ## Release Information | Version | HDFView 3.4.1 | -| Release Date | 12/31/2025 | +| Release Date | 1/27/2026 | | Additional Release Information | [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md) | | | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/) | | | [Known Problems](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md#-known-problems) | From 09d8e43718ffef716ac185ba6b5b8f76ed776e12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:11:44 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 04/10] Updated the index --- downloads/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/downloads/index.md b/downloads/index.md index dcc0d48d..872f1f36 100644 --- a/downloads/index.md +++ b/downloads/index.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ redirect_from: | Version | Usage | | ---- | ----| -| [HDFView 3.3.2](hdfview/hdfview3_3_2.html) | Most recent version; built and tested with HDF5-1.14.4, HDF 4.3.0, and openjdk 21. | +| [HDFView 3.4.1](hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.html) | Most recent version; built and tested with HDF5-2.0.0, HDF 4.3.1, and openjdk 21. | ## HDF4 Library From df9d94f46a8bb75adfd42cab614d99d0654ccdbc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:43:11 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 05/10] Added known problems --- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md index 117bf1bb..52da0f67 100644 --- a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md +++ b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ title: HDFView 3.4.1 | Release Date | 1/27/2026 | | Additional Release Information | [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md) | | | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/) | -| | [Known Problems](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md#-known-problems) | +| | [Known Problems](#known-problems-in-this-release) | ## Documentation @@ -33,4 +33,22 @@ This release provides two ways to install the HDFView pre-built binary distribut Once you have uncompressed the downloaded pre-built binary file, refer to the provided README file for details. -See [Known Problems](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md#-known-problems) if you encounter any issues. +See Known Problems if you encounter any issues. + +## Known Problems In This Release + +* **PATH pointing to other HDF4/5 installations**: If the environment path points to a directory including HDF4/5 installations, then these installations may be loaded by HDFView instead of the bundled HDF4/5 versions, causing the application to fail to launch with a "failed to launch JVM" error. This can be resolved by either removing those directories from the PATH, or removing the HDF4/5 installations from that directory. + +* **Large Dataset Handling**: HDFView currently cannot nicely handle large datasets when using the default display mode, as the data is loaded in its entirety. To view large datasets, it is recommended to right click on a data object and use the "Open As" menu item, where a subset of data to view can be selected. + +* **Object/Region References in Compound Types**: Object/region references can't be opened by a double-click or by right-clicking and choosing "Show As Table/Image" when inside a compound datatype. + +* **Export Dataset in Read-Only Mode**: If a file is opened in read-only mode, right-clicking on a dataset in the tree view and choosing any of the options under the "Export Dataset" menu item will fail with a message of 'Unable to export dataset: Unable to open file'. The current workaround is to re-open the file in read/write mode. + +* **Recent Files Button on Mac**: The 'Recent Files' button does not work on Mac due to a cross-platform issue with SWT. + +* **PaletteView Selection**: Selecting and changing individual points in PaletteView for an image palette is broken. + +* **Source Rebuild Requirements**: Logging and optional HDF4 requires rebuilds from source. + +* **Mac File Display**: Automatically opening HDFView and displaying a file selected still does not display the file on a mac. From 24de875eebb87ccb7958043ff70a6d643d97f833 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:46:55 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 06/10] Reworded an instruction --- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md index 52da0f67..bdb79314 100644 --- a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md +++ b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md @@ -28,7 +28,8 @@ HDFView 3.4.1 source and binaries are available [here](https://github.com/HDFGro HDFView 3.4.1 was built and tested with HDF5-2.0.0, HDF 4.3.1, and openjdk 21. This release provides two ways to install the HDFView pre-built binary distribution for a platform: -* Using an application image. This method simply requires running the provided executable to obtain the software. +* Using an application image. This method simply requires extracting the downloaded HDFView-3.4.1App\*.tar.gz or .zip file in the chosen install location. + * Running an installer. This method runs an installer (eg .exe) that sets up file associations and menu items. Once you have uncompressed the downloaded pre-built binary file, refer to the provided README file for details. From bb9bfab334bb14e149bc357622f8e31b00bb7687 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:19:32 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 07/10] Replaced release version and date for automation and updated Newsletter link --- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md index bdb79314..b25897e2 100644 --- a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md +++ b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md @@ -9,9 +9,9 @@ title: HDFView 3.4.1 ## Release Information | Version | HDFView 3.4.1 | -| Release Date | 1/27/2026 | +| Release Date | ![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/HDFGroup/HDFView?label=HDFView&color=white) | ![GitHub Release Date](https://img.shields.io/github/release-date/HDFGroup/HDFView?label=&color=white) | | Additional Release Information | [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md) | -| | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/) | +| | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/2026/01/30/release-of-hdfview-3-4-1-newsletter-208) | | | [Known Problems](#known-problems-in-this-release) | ## Documentation From c4ec9e143df08e93c4199a780a48129220447c02 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:18:09 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 08/10] Tried using the dynamic date --- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md | 5 ++--- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md index b25897e2..db1fa19c 100644 --- a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md +++ b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md @@ -4,12 +4,11 @@ title: HDFView 3.4.1 HDFView Logo -# HDFView 3.4.1 +# HDFView ![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/HDFGroup/HDFView?label=Version&color=white) ## Release Information -| Version | HDFView 3.4.1 | -| Release Date | ![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/HDFGroup/HDFView?label=HDFView&color=white) | ![GitHub Release Date](https://img.shields.io/github/release-date/HDFGroup/HDFView?label=&color=white) | +| Release Date | ![GitHub Release Date](https://img.shields.io/badge/dynamic/json?label=released&query=$.published_at&url=https://api.github.com/repos/HDFGROUP/HDFView/releases/latest&color=white) | | Additional Release Information | [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md) | | | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/2026/01/30/release-of-hdfview-3-4-1-newsletter-208) | | | [Known Problems](#known-problems-in-this-release) | From fd5eed1bc859715f594652dd411258897f8dd7d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:33:46 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 09/10] Improved format --- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md | 11 ++++------- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md index db1fa19c..53890f72 100644 --- a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md +++ b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md @@ -4,14 +4,11 @@ title: HDFView 3.4.1 HDFView Logo -# HDFView ![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/HDFGroup/HDFView?label=Version&color=white) +# HDFView ![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/HDFGroup/HDFView?label=Version&color=white) ![GitHub Release Date](https://img.shields.io/badge/dynamic/json?label=released&query=$.published_at&url=https://api.github.com/repos/HDFGROUP/HDFView/releases/latest&color=white) -## Release Information - -| Release Date | ![GitHub Release Date](https://img.shields.io/badge/dynamic/json?label=released&query=$.published_at&url=https://api.github.com/repos/HDFGROUP/HDFView/releases/latest&color=white) | -| Additional Release Information | [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md) | -| | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/2026/01/30/release-of-hdfview-3-4-1-newsletter-208) | -| | [Known Problems](#known-problems-in-this-release) | +| [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/2026/01/30/release-of-hdfview-3-4-1-newsletter-208) +| [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md) +| [Known Problems](#known-problems-in-this-release) ## Documentation From ad63f21c9d4ceba5a1af35cb7bc6d239a4ac42e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Binh-Minh Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:37:37 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 10/10] Fixed typo --- downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md index 53890f72..d5a2cd4c 100644 --- a/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md +++ b/downloads/hdfview/hdfview3_4_1.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ title: HDFView 3.4.1 HDFView Logo -# HDFView ![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/HDFGroup/HDFView?label=Version&color=white) ![GitHub Release Date](https://img.shields.io/badge/dynamic/json?label=released&query=$.published_at&url=https://api.github.com/repos/HDFGROUP/HDFView/releases/latest&color=white) +# HDFView ![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/HDFGroup/HDFView?label=Version&color=white) ![GitHub Release Date](https://img.shields.io/badge/dynamic/json?label=Released&query=$.published_at&url=https://api.github.com/repos/HDFGROUP/HDFView/releases/latest&color=white) | [Release Announcement](https://www.hdfgroup.org/2026/01/30/release-of-hdfview-3-4-1-newsletter-208) | [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdfview/blob/release/hdfview-3.4.1/docs/UsersGuide/CHANGELOG.md)