[Taxacom] Taxacom Digest, Vol 108, Issue 6
Sayed Afzal Shah
afzaltaxonomist at gmail.com
Tue Mar 10 12:03:39 CDT 2015
1. Re: Identification key software (Eric Gouda)
On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 10:00 PM, <taxacom-request at mailman.nhm.ku.edu>
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> 1. Re: Identification key software (Eric Gouda)
> 2. Re: Identification key software (Régine Vignes Lebbe)
> 3. Re: Taxacom Digest, Vol 108, Issue 5 (Ruth Bone)
> 4. Re: Taxacom Digest, Vol 108, Issue 5 (Régine Vignes Lebbe)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 18:10:53 +0100
> From: Eric Gouda <E.J.Gouda at uu.nl>
> To: <taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Taxacom] Identification key software
> Message-ID: <54FDD41D.7010306 at uu.nl>
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> Check out the open source DELTA software
> http://delta-intkey.com/
>
> Eric
>
> taxacom-request at mailman.nhm.ku.edu schreef op 9-3-2015 om 18:00:
> > Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 00:00:24 +0000
> > From: "Moretzsohn, Fabio"<Fabio.Moretzsohn at tamucc.edu>
> > To:"molluscalist at listlink.berkeley.edu"
> > <molluscalist at listlink.berkeley.edu>,"taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu"
> > <taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu>
> > Subject: [Taxacom] Identification key software
> > Message-ID:
> > <7D224D132619C1428C7AA7CCFD2CE3A0010B83BD2F at MB01.ad.tamucc.edu>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >
> > I would like to hear from people who have experience using Lucid Key or
> similar software to produce identification keys. Lucid Key has a good
> reputation but it is pricey, especially if multiple researchers are
> involved.
> >
> > One feature that I'm interested is to be able to generate online and
> mobile keys. I understand that Lucid can do that, but you have to pay fees
> to have mobile keys produced (which can be expensive). Therefore, I'm also
> interested in alternatives to Lucid.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Fabio
> >
> > -------------------------------------------------
> > Fabio Moretzsohn, Ph.D.
> > Assistant Research Scientist
> > Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies
> > Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
> > 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5869, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5869
> > Phone: (361) 825-3230; Fax: (361) 825-2050
> > fabio.moretzsohn at tamucc.edu
> > Please consider the environment before printing this email. Think Green!
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:23:42 +0100
> From: Régine Vignes Lebbe <regine.vignes_lebbe at upmc.fr>
> To: taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu
> Subject: Re: [Taxacom] Identification key software
> Message-ID: <54FDE52E.60904 at upmc.fr>
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>
> I suggest using Xper2 (local version) or Xper3 (online and collaborative
> editor) . They are quite similar to Lucid, entirely free and very easy
> to use.
>
> Xper2 is a free access software available on Windows, MacOS or Linux.
> Dowload available on
> http://www.infosyslab.fr/lis/?q=en/resources/software/xper2 .
>
> Xper3 is a versatile web platform dedicated to descriptive data
> management, interactive free-access key and single-access key generation
> It is accessible on http://www.xper3.com/?language=en
>
> For mobile keys, two free solutions :
> - Xper3 is accessible for mobile keys with internet.
> - Xper2 applications can be exported to be used on mobile (android).
> Please contact us for more details.
>
> Régine
>
>
> Le 09/03/2015 18:10, Eric Gouda a écrit :
> > Check out the open source DELTA software
> > http://delta-intkey.com/
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > taxacom-request at mailman.nhm.ku.edu schreef op 9-3-2015 om 18:00:
> >> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 00:00:24 +0000
> >> From: "Moretzsohn, Fabio"<Fabio.Moretzsohn at tamucc.edu>
> >> To:"molluscalist at listlink.berkeley.edu"
> >> <molluscalist at listlink.berkeley.edu>,"taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu"
> >> <taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu>
> >> Subject: [Taxacom] Identification key software
> >> Message-ID:
> >> <7D224D132619C1428C7AA7CCFD2CE3A0010B83BD2F at MB01.ad.tamucc.edu>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >>
> >> I would like to hear from people who have experience using Lucid Key
> >> or similar software to produce identification keys. Lucid Key has a
> >> good reputation but it is pricey, especially if multiple researchers
> >> are involved.
> >>
> >> One feature that I'm interested is to be able to generate online and
> >> mobile keys. I understand that Lucid can do that, but you have to pay
> >> fees to have mobile keys produced (which can be expensive).
> >> Therefore, I'm also interested in alternatives to Lucid.
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >> Fabio
> >>
> >> -------------------------------------------------
> >> Fabio Moretzsohn, Ph.D.
> >> Assistant Research Scientist
> >> Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies
> >> Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
> >> 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5869, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5869
> >> Phone: (361) 825-3230; Fax: (361) 825-2050
> >> fabio.moretzsohn at tamucc.edu
> >> Please consider the environment before printing this email. Think Green!
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Régine Vignes Lebbe, Professeur UPMC
> Institut de Systématique, Evolution, Biodiversité
> UMR 7205, MNHN, UPMC, CNRS, EPHE
> Laboratoire Informatique & Systématique (http://www.infosyslab.fr )
> http://www.infosyslab.fr
> http://isyeb.mnhn.fr/
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 22:36:41 +0000
> From: Ruth Bone <ruthbone at gmail.com>
> To: taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu
> Subject: Re: [Taxacom] Taxacom Digest, Vol 108, Issue 5
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> Hi Fabio,
>
> Lucid v3.3 is free. I'm not sure of limitations on web publishing, but
> using this free version would give you the opportunity to try out Lucid
> before committing to buying the latest version if needed.
>
> Another alternative might be to have one user with v3.5 (i.e. paying the
> licence fee) & your collaborators working with a csv file template that can
> be shared easily and updated, then imported into Lucid Builder for final
> editing/ use via Lucid Player.
> In that way multiple users can develop the key, relying on a spreadsheet
> (e.g. in MS Excel) but not all would need access to Lucid in order to
> contribute.
>
> DELTA intkey (Descriptive Language for Taxonomy) might also be of interest.
>
> Hopefully other Taxacomers have some freeware suggestions for you too.
>
> Cheers,
> Ruth
> On 9 Mar 2015 17:00, <taxacom-request at mailman.nhm.ku.edu> wrote:
>
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> > ____________________________________
> >
> >
> > Today's Topics:
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> > 1. Identification key software (Moretzsohn, Fabio)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 00:00:24 +0000
> > From: "Moretzsohn, Fabio" <Fabio.Moretzsohn at tamucc.edu>
> > To: "molluscalist at listlink.berkeley.edu"
> > <molluscalist at listlink.berkeley.edu>, "
> taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu
> > "
> > <taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu>
> > Subject: [Taxacom] Identification key software
> > Message-ID:
> > <7D224D132619C1428C7AA7CCFD2CE3A0010B83BD2F at MB01.ad.tamucc.edu>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >
> > I would like to hear from people who have experience using Lucid Key or
> > similar software to produce identification keys. Lucid Key has a good
> > reputation but it is pricey, especially if multiple researchers are
> > involved.
> >
> > One feature that I'm interested is to be able to generate online and
> > mobile keys. I understand that Lucid can do that, but you have to pay
> fees
> > to have mobile keys produced (which can be expensive). Therefore, I'm
> also
> > interested in alternatives to Lucid.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Fabio
> >
> > -------------------------------------------------
> > Fabio Moretzsohn, Ph.D.
> > Assistant Research Scientist
> > Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies
> > Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
> > 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5869, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5869
> > Phone: (361) 825-3230; Fax: (361) 825-2050
> > fabio.moretzsohn at tamucc.edu
> > Please consider the environment before printing this email. Think Green!
> >
> >
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> >
> > End of Taxacom Digest, Vol 108, Issue 5
> > ***************************************
> >
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:10:30 +0100
> From: Régine Vignes Lebbe <regine.vignes_lebbe at upmc.fr>
> To: taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu, Fabio.Moretzsohn at tamucc.edu
> Subject: Re: [Taxacom] Taxacom Digest, Vol 108, Issue 5
> Message-ID: <54FEB506.10006 at upmc.fr>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> Fabio,
> if you are working on mollusca and keys, take a look on
> http://www.android-software.fr/malaco-fr
> It is an example of a mobile key as you can freely produce keys from
> Xper2 knowledge bases.
>
> An important point is to choose a software with standard import and export
> formats. Lucid, Xper2 and Xper3 are able to import and export at least in
> CSV and in SDD (the TDWG standard for descriptive data). On our website, we
> also propose a webservice to translate DELTA format to SDD format.
> Our key generator Ikey+ is a webservice directly connected to Xper3, but
> also available at
> http://www.identificationkey.fr/ if you want to test it.
>
> So there are different freeware solutions, and via import/export formats
> they are compatible.
> Lucid, Xper2, Xper3 and DELTA Intkey are very efficient.
> I wish you to find the best solution for you and your partners.
>
> Régine
>
>
> Le 09/03/2015 23:36, Ruth Bone a écrit :
> > Hi Fabio,
> >
> > Lucid v3.3 is free. I'm not sure of limitations on web publishing, but
> > using this free version would give you the opportunity to try out Lucid
> > before committing to buying the latest version if needed.
> >
> > Another alternative might be to have one user with v3.5 (i.e. paying the
> > licence fee) & your collaborators working with a csv file template that
> can
> > be shared easily and updated, then imported into Lucid Builder for final
> > editing/ use via Lucid Player.
> > In that way multiple users can develop the key, relying on a spreadsheet
> > (e.g. in MS Excel) but not all would need access to Lucid in order to
> > contribute.
> >
> > DELTA intkey (Descriptive Language for Taxonomy) might also be of
> interest.
> >
> > Hopefully other Taxacomers have some freeware suggestions for you too.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Ruth
> > On 9 Mar 2015 17:00, <taxacom-request at mailman.nhm.ku.edu> wrote:
> >
> >> Send Taxacom mailing list submissions to
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> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> >> than "Re: Contents of Taxacom digest..."
> >>
> >>
> >> When responding to a message in a digest package, please do not copy the
> >> entire digest into your reply as it is tedious for your readers to
> scroll
> >> through pages of unrelated material and older replies. Many thanks!
> >> ____________________________________
> >>
> >>
> >> Today's Topics:
> >>
> >> 1. Identification key software (Moretzsohn, Fabio)
> >>
> >>
> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>
> >> Message: 1
> >> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 00:00:24 +0000
> >> From: "Moretzsohn, Fabio" <Fabio.Moretzsohn at tamucc.edu>
> >> To: "molluscalist at listlink.berkeley.edu"
> >> <molluscalist at listlink.berkeley.edu>, "
> taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu
> >> "
> >> <taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu>
> >> Subject: [Taxacom] Identification key software
> >> Message-ID:
> >> <7D224D132619C1428C7AA7CCFD2CE3A0010B83BD2F at MB01.ad.tamucc.edu
> >
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >>
> >> I would like to hear from people who have experience using Lucid Key or
> >> similar software to produce identification keys. Lucid Key has a good
> >> reputation but it is pricey, especially if multiple researchers are
> >> involved.
> >>
> >> One feature that I'm interested is to be able to generate online and
> >> mobile keys. I understand that Lucid can do that, but you have to pay
> fees
> >> to have mobile keys produced (which can be expensive). Therefore, I'm
> also
> >> interested in alternatives to Lucid.
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >> Fabio
> >>
> >> -------------------------------------------------
> >> Fabio Moretzsohn, Ph.D.
> >> Assistant Research Scientist
> >> Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies
> >> Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
> >> 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5869, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5869
> >> Phone: (361) 825-3230; Fax: (361) 825-2050
> >> fabio.moretzsohn at tamucc.edu
> >> Please consider the environment before printing this email. Think
> Green!
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
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> >>
> >> Celebrating 28 years of Taxacom in 2015.
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> End of Taxacom Digest, Vol 108, Issue 5
> >> ***************************************
> >>
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> > Celebrating 28 years of Taxacom in 2015.
>
>
> --
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Régine Vignes Lebbe, Professeur UPMC
> Institut de Systématique, Evolution, Biodiversité
> UMR 7205, MNHN, UPMC, CNRS, EPHE
> Laboratoire Informatique & Systématique (http://www.infosyslab.fr )
> http://www.infosyslab.fr
> http://isyeb.mnhn.fr/
>
> Localisation /building place:
> Bâtiment de Géologie (MNHN)
> 43, rue Buffon
> 75005 Paris
> Tel 01 40 79 80 61
>
> Addresse courrier/Postal address :
> MNHN
> CP48
> 57 rue Cuvier
> 75231 Paris Cedex O5 - France
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> End of Taxacom Digest, Vol 108, Issue 6
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