MapViewer Desktop v. 1.0 Beta Readme 

The associated link provides the  Beta Release of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA)  MapViewer - Desktop.  This tool is designed to help FEMA's stakeholders best leverage available digital data.

In addition to the installer for the software, you require a  DFIRM (Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map) Database in FEMA's standard format to use the tool.  You may also find it helpful to locate and use the base map imagery for your county's DFIRM  with the MapViewer - Desktop.

The FEMA MapViewer - Desktop is a Microsoft Windows based software application program.  It was developed to allow users to open and view FEMA's DFIRM Database without the need for proprietary Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.  The DFIRM Viewer allows users to open and view DFIRM Database data with pre-set standard symbology, control how layers are displayed (i.e., on-off, color, symbology, and labeling), zoom and pan, select features, view the attributes of selected features, and locate addresses.

MapViewer Desktop Application Software Beta Release

1. System Requirements

•  Windows XP or Vista  
• VGA or above monitor  
• 128 MB or above memory  
• 50 MB or above hard-disk  
• Internet connection (for address location)
• Printer with 300 dpi resolution or above  

2. Release Status

DFIRM Viewer Beta version 1.0.0

3. Installation

1. Download the installer
2. Double click MapViewerDesktop.exe file
3. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the installation
4. Launch the application from Start>Program Files or from the shortcut on your desktop

Note: Windows NT, and 2000, and XP users may require installation privileges.

Please see the help file for instructions on how to use the program.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the following Points of Contact at our contractor, Dewberry: