Whitebox Utilities
InstallWbExtension
This tool can be used to install the Whitebox Toolset Extension (WTE). The WTE is a commercial add-on for the WhiteboxTools Open Core and contains more than 60 advanced tools for geospatial data processing. The WTE easily integrates into your current WhiteboxTools environment. This tool will launch the Whitebox Runner, allowing users a convenient way to install the extension. While this tool will install the extension running the extension tools does require a valid license, which can be purchased from Whitebox Geospatial Inc..
Parameters:
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --install_extension | Name of the extension product to install. Options include: 'General Toolset Extension', 'DEM & Spatial Hydrology Extension', 'Lidar & Remote Sensing Extension', and 'Agriculture Extension' |
Python function:
wbt.install_wb_extension(
install_extension="General Toolset Extension",
callback=default_callback
)
Command-line Interface:
>> ./whitebox_tools -r=LaunchWbRunner
Source code is unavailable due to proprietary license.
Author: Dr. John Lindsay
Created: 14/11/2022
Last Modified: 14/11/2022
LaunchWbRunner
This tool can be used to launch the Whitebox Runner application from within other Whitebox front-ends.
The purpose of this tool is to make the Whitebox Runner more accessible from other Whitebox front-ends.
However, note that you can also launch the Whitebox Runner simply by double-clicking on the executable
file (whitebox_runner.exe on Windows, whitebox_tools on other systems) located within your WBT
directory, containing your Whitebox installation.
Parameters:
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --clear_app_state | Clear the application state memory? |
Python function:
wbt.launch_wb_runner(
clear_app_state=False,
callback=default_callback
)
Command-line Interface:
>> ./whitebox_tools -r=LaunchWbRunner
Source code is unavailable due to proprietary license.
Author: Dr. John Lindsay
Created: 14/11/2022
Last Modified: 14/11/2022