Scaling output data using Save As

The Save As window lets you scale data to a new bit depth while letting you preserve the original version. You may also choose to preserve the original bit depth while performing a scaling operation.

Scaling data is a two-part process. After you choose a destination folder for your output, you can select available GDB options in the GDB Options Editor. You then select the bit depth for the scaled output by applying new properties.

Using the Output Layer Properties window, you can choose the layer you want to scale, set your output bit depth, and choose a scaling method.

From the Maps tree, right-click the layer you want to scale and click Save As.
In the Save As window, choose a file from the File list box. If an output file is not listed, click Browse, locate and select it, and click Save.
Choose a format from the Format list box. If you want to reconfigure a format, click Options and make any changes in the GDB Options Editor.
Click Properties.
In the Output Layer Properties window, choose a bit-depth for your output from the Output type list box.
Available output types include:
- 8-bit unsigned
- 16-bit signed
- 16-bit unsigned
- 32-bit real
Note: 32-bit Real output is available only if the original input channel is already 32 bit Real. You cannot save an 8- or 16-bit channel as 32-bit.
Choose a scaling method for your output from the Scaling list box.
Click OK.