I agree that reducing the package size could have many benefits. I think there was some discussion about allowing for the possibility of having QGIS download proj items as needed.
On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 4:55 PM Emma Hain via QGIS-User < qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org> wrote: > As an end-user, I think this would be a great option. > > On Thu, 12 Dec 2024 at 06:12, Paul Wittle via QGIS-User < > qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> >> >> I notice that the proj library has become pretty big in recent times and >> I’ve discovered that if I remove a bunch of worldwide projections are I can >> significantly reduce the size of QGIS installs. >> >> >> >> Whilst I understand that supporting a huge range of projections is an >> amazing feature of the QGIS, I suspect there might be others who may also >> want to occasionally tailor their download to a particular region or set of >> regions. >> >> >> >> Would it be possible to have an option in the OSGeo4W installer to >> download a smaller geographical region? >> >> >> >> Perhaps that might be something like: >> >> - Americas (North America, South America, Central America, Caribbean) >> - Asia Pacific (Central & South Asia, Northeastern Asia, Southeastern >> Asia, Australia and Oceania) >> - Europe (Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, Western >> Europe) >> - Middle East/Africa (Middle East, Northern Africa, Southern Africa) >> >> >> >> I did steel those definitions from a website, but I was assuming it would >> be most practical if there were only a few regions and that gives four. >> >> >> >> I believe the current size is just under 800MB but UK / world only is >> just 5MB. You can see that makes a pretty big difference in size and I have >> found that is useful in a company setting where you are trying to install >> the application on devices. >> >> >> >> Not a big deal if that is not a good idea but I thought I’d share it in >> case others would also like to be able to install QGIS with a smaller proj >> library. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Paul >> >> >> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the >> use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. It may contain >> unclassified but sensitive or protectively marked material and should be >> handled accordingly. Unless you are the named addressee (or authorised to >> receive it for the addressee) you may not copy or use it, or disclose it to >> anyone else. If you have received this transmission in error please notify >> the sender immediately. All traffic may be subject to recording and/or >> monitoring in accordance with relevant legislation. Any views expressed in >> this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender >> specifies and with authority, states them to be the views of Dorset >> Council. Dorset Council does not accept service of documents by fax or >> other electronic means. Virus checking: Whilst all reasonable steps have >> been taken to ensure that this electronic communication and its attachments >> whether encoded, encrypted or otherwise supplied are free from computer >> viruses, Dorset Council accepts no liability in respect of any loss, cost, >> damage or expense suffered as a result of accessing this message or any of >> its attachments. For information on how Dorset Council processes your >> information, please see www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/data-protection >> _______________________________________________ >> QGIS-User mailing list >> QGIS-User@lists.osgeo.org >> List info: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user >> Unsubscribe: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user >> > > > -- > Emma Hain — Product Manager/Senior GIS Analyst > e...@north-road.com > [image: https://north-road.com] > *North Road* > Cartography • Development • Spatial Analysis > ------------------------------ > *north-road.com* <http://north-road.com> > <https://twitter.com/northroadgeo> > <https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-road-studios> > <https://www.facebook.com/North-Road-997236690392419/home> > > _______________________________________________ > QGIS-User mailing list > QGIS-User@lists.osgeo.org > List info: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user > Unsubscribe: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user > -- ___________________________ Sebastian "Bas* " Gutwein *rhymes with Josh Regenerative Design Group 1 Chevalier Ave Greenfield, Ma 01301 Web: regenerativedesigngroup.com (631) 241-1018 *Look close, think big, make change. *
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