Most Popular FAQ's

Subscribing to the Collection

Using the Insight Browser and Java Client

Downloading and Printing

General System Requirements

Troubleshooting

Most Popular FAQ's

Can I download an image?
In both the LUNA browser and Java Client you can use the Print button to print out images and data at a low resolution - these will print out the entire image. To print out just that portion of the image you are zoomed into, you can use screen capture to copy the image into an image viewer like Photoshop.

With the LUNA browser, click on the image once to bring it into the Detail View and click on the Export icon to export the image as a zipped file. You can also download several images at once by adding images to a Media Group and then exporting the entire Media Group as a zipped file, or directly into PowerPoint. The data will also be exported into the PowerPoint file.

For high resolution printing of part of or an entire image in the Java Client, go to File/Export after clicking once on the image you want in the thumbnail window. You can then choose a resolution and download the image as a jpeg file, then open it in a viewer and print. Be careful, some large images may have very large files if you choose the highest resolution, so start with smaller resolutions first.
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Once I have downloaded an image, can I use it elsewhere?
Please carefully review these restrictions on using images and data from the AMICA Library.
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How far can I zoom into an image?
The level of detail for an image depends on how it has been scanned and prepared, and not all images have the same level of zooming. In the LUNA browser click on an image once to bring it into the Detail View, you can then use the embedded viewing tools. Or click on the icon in the upper left corner of the thumbnail to bring the image into the LUNA Workspace where you can also use the embedded viewing tools.

With the Java Client, once you have brought up an image into the Image Workspace, select the “zoom in” tool and then click on the image, you will be prompted when you have reached the largest size available. In the thumbnail of the image in the tools bar, you’ll see which section of the image has been enlarged. Click on the section of the image in the thumbnail you want to see enlarged to change this view.
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Can I look at several images at once?
Yes! In the LUNA browser you can bring as many images as you like into the LUNA Workspace. And the Java Client will also allow you to view multiple images, at different scales simultaneously.
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Should I view the collection in the new LUNA browser or Java Client?
Both the LUNA browser and Java Client have advanced searching capabilities and an Image Workspace. The LUNA browser requires no software downloads and has advanced functionality. With the Java Client there is a small one-time initial download.
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How do I find the image I am looking for?
With such an impressive collection, sometimes finding an exact image you are looking for is difficult. With the LUNA browser you can search by Keyword, Advanced Search, or browse by category to see the collection by Who, What, Where, and When categories. You can also narrow your search using these faceted categories.

With the Java Client simple search is searching by the terms first listed when you click on search - by artist name, by type, by date, or by keyword. Advance search is accessed by clicking on "by data fields," then a new list will open with many terms to search on, with the use of full Boolean operators like "and," "or," "greater than," "contains," and others. After a search, to return to the full collection, click on "show all" under the search button.
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How do I view the data for an image?
With the LUNA browser rollover an image to see its Media Summary, click on an image once to bring it into the Detail View where you can view the complete data record.

In the Java Client you select an image by clicking on it once, you’ll know your image has been selected when a white frame appears around it. Then click on “data” for information on the selected image. This same data window will also appear in the Image workspace when you click on data from the Tools Menu.
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Subscribing to the Collection

Who can subscribe to the AMICA Library?
Before Individual Subscriptions were offered by Cartography Associates, only members of various institutions (colleges, universities, museums) were able to access the AMICA Library. Now students, artists, art enthusiasts, independent scholars and art historians can be Individual Subscribers. For those regularly employed by a college, university or museum, access to AMICA must be offered through an Institutional Subscription. Your institution may already be a subscriber, check here to view a list of current subscribers and to gain access to the collections.
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Can I order an individual subscription if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes. Our secure sight allows for both domestic and international transactions.
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What does a subscription cost?
Individual monthly subscription prices are $15.00/month; individual yearly subscription prices are $150.00/year. For institutional prices check here.
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What are the restrictions on using images and data from the AMICA Library?
Please carefully review these restrictions on using images and data from the AMICA Library.
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Besides billing cycles, are there any differences between the monthly and the yearly subscription plans?
No.
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Why do you have two ways to view the collection?
Viewing the collection with the new LUNA Browser is the quickest and easiest way to start seeing the online images - no download is required and works on IE, Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome. With no download required, the LUNA browser is the easiest way to view the collection- it's also the most powerful.

You can also try the Insight Java Client. The Java Client requires a one time download and will work on Windows 2000, XP and Mac OSX 10.2+. After installation, which will take a few minutes, use the same link for all subsequent launches of the Java Client application.
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What if I forgot my password?
If you have forgotten your password, click here and enter the same email address you used when you first subscribed. If you still need help, email us directly at amica@lunaimaging.com.
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What if my institution is already a subscriber?
Over 400,000 students and faculty nationwide have access to the AMICA Library through Cartography Associates. Check here for a full list and to gain immediate access.
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How do I cancel my subscription?
If you cancel your subscription within the first 7 days of subscribing your credit card will not be charged. Click on this Cancel my Subscription link to cancel.
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Using the new LUNA browser and Java Client

I have been viewing the collection in the Insight Java Client v.5.1 but now I see it has been upgraded to 5.6, do I need to do anything or adjust any settings?
No.
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How do I enlarge the images and zoom in when using the Insight viewers?
With the new LUNA browser, simply click on an image once to bring it into the Detail View where you can use the embedded viewing tools. Click on the icon in the upper left corner of an image thumbnail to bring the image into the LUNA Workspace where you can also use the advanced viewing tools.

With the Java Client double click on any thumbnail and a new window will open with tools for zooming and panning the images. When you single click a thumbnail, you can display the data (catalog description) for that image by then clicking on "Data" on the left side of the screen.
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With the Java Client what is the difference between the Group Window (thumbnail window) and the Image Workspace (window for enlarging images) and how do I move between them?
The Group Window displays results of your searches as thumbnails and allows you to browse the collection page by page; the Image Workspace is where you enlarge, zoom, and compare images. To move between the two you click on the curved arrow symbol at the bottom of the tool bar in the Image Workspace, or click on "return" from the Group (thumbnail) Window.

The LUNA browser also has a workspace where you can view and work with multiple images simultaneously. The LUNA Workspace will open in either a new tab or new browser window depending on which browser you are using.
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What are the names of the tools in the Image Workspace?
As you mouse over each tool, a small label will show with the name of the tool.
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How do I make Groups (favorites) in the LUNA browser? In the Java Client?
In the LUNA browser, these are referred to as Media Groups. When you mouse over a thumbnail image you'll be able to add the image to your Active Media Group by clicking on the icon in the upper right of the image. You can also add images to your Active Media Group from the Detail View. You can easily change which Media Group is your Active Media Group. You can have as many Media Groups as you like and make them public or private, and even password protect them. Public Media Groups are groups created by other users which you can copy or view as a slide show. For more details on how to work with Media Groups explore the online LUNA Help.

With the Java Client, go to file/new group and a new group window will open, then click on as many images in the main collection window that you want to save into the group and drag them over to the new group window. Then go to file/save group. Saving groups from the browser must be placed in the AMICA General folder. With the Java Client you can save your groups into your personal folder.
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What are the methods to search the collection?
With the LUNA browser you can enter a keyword into the keyword search box in the upper right corner. You can also use the Advanced Search which will allow you to search by specific data fields. You can also use the Browse Category option to view the collection in the Who, What, When, Where categories. For more details on how to use the various search options explore the online LUNA Help.

In the Java Client simple search is searching by the terms first listed when you click on search - by publication author, by country, by state, or by keyword. Advance search is accessed by clicking on "by data fields," then a new list will open with many terms to search on, with the use of full Boolean operators like "and," "or," "greater than," "contains," and others. After a search, to return to the full collection, click on "show all" under the search button.
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Can I sort the collection by date or other terms instead of the "sort by author" that the collection opens with?
Yes, with the LUNA browser click on the Sort icon in the browse thumbnail view. You'll be able to sort up to four fields. And you can do this in the Java Client by clicking on group/sort by.
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Can I create my own slideshows with the images?
Absolutely. With the LUNA browser you can create Slide Shows or dynamic Presentations. Slide Shows will display one image after the next and are created by simply clicking on the Slide Show icon from an open Media Group. Presentations are made in the LUNA Workspace by creating a series of slides. The slides can contain multiple images and even zoomed in details of those images. Presentations can be exported into PowerPoint, shared with others, easily copied and edited and are dynamic in playback- meaning you can change the layout of the slide without changing the original presentation. For more details on how to create Slide Shows and Presentations in LUNA explore the online LUNA Help.

Presentations can also be made using the Java Client.
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How can I view multiple collections simultaneously?
With the LUNA browser click on the Collections tab to either see a list of available collections, or to be taken to the Collection Selection page where you can also see the collection's descriptions. You can easily select All Collections to view all the collections at once, or one collection at a time. Using the user preferences you can select which collections are your Default Collections, when you login you'll automatically be searching just these collections. The Advanced Search tool will also allow you to select specific collections to search across.

In the Java Client, using the file/open collection menu, highlight the collections you want to view. For searching across several collections at once, we recommend you start by using the “keyword” search function.
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Downloading and Printing

How can I print and download images from the AMICA Collection?
In both the LUNA browser and Java Client you can use the Print button to print out images and data at a low resolution. To print out just that portion of the image you are zoomed into, you can use screen capture to copy the image into an image viewer like Photoshop. You can also download a screen resolution copy of the image file with the catalog record. In the LUNA browser just click on the Export icon from the Detail View. To do this with the Java Client go to File/Export after clicking once on the image you want in the thumbnail window. You can then download the image as a jpeg file, and then open it in a viewer and print. Please read and observe the AMICA License terms for use of images and data. If you need to request reproduction rights for an AMICA image, you can use the link in the data window in the LUNA browser or Java Client.
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General System Requirements

LUNA browser Requirements
The new LUNA browser operates with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome by downloading DHTML and JavaScript to provide Insight user interaction on Windows 2000, XP and Mac OSX 10.3+1. The LUNA browser does not require installation or plug-ins, but does have some basic requirements and settings you need to know. Run LUNA on a PC or Mac that is 166Mhz or faster. Actions happen faster when images are kept in memory. More memory is an advantage for using images. For Macintosh system users not viewing the collection in OS 10.2 you may need to increase the memory for the application, and turn on virtual memory. You should have at least 800 x 600 screen resolution and 16-bit color depth. You can use 8-bit color, but will lose a significant amount of image quality in the AMICA Library. Your ideal internet connection would be LAN 100MB+, DSL, ISDN, or CABLE. And the minimum would be a 56K Modem.
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Insight Java Client Requirements
Insight Java Clients work on Windows 2000, XP and Mac OS 10.2+. The Ideal amount of memory to run the Java Client would be 128MB+, and the minimum would be 32MB. You should have 60 MB allocated to your hard drive space. The ideal monitor would be 20" or larger non-interlaced monitor (1024x768). The minimum would be a 15" non-interlaced monitor (800x600). Your ideal internet connection would be LAN 100MB+, DSL, ISDN, or CABLE. And the minimum would be a 56K Modem.
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Troubleshooting

Using the Java Client, I get the message that I am unable to connect to the Insight Server - what is going on?
The most likely reason is a firewall problem - some older firewalls do not allow java to pass through. Update your firewall, or use the Insight Browser. Test by turning off the Firewall and/or allowing Pop-ups from this site only - if this corrects the problem, adjust your Firewall settings. For more information on Firewalls view our support pdf.
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The images are loading slowly, what can I do?
Try closing other applications. If you are on a Mac, you may want to try and allocate more memory to the Insight program.
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With the LUNA browser I am seeing the images at a low resolution, how do I view the images at their full resolution?
The Preview version of AMICA grants access to the images at a low resolution. In order to view the images at a high resolution you must have a paid subscription and be logged in.
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