Please view the updated GEMS page to download the current and supported version of GEMS.

The Geological Mapping System (GEMS) is mainly comprised of a graphical user interface that utilizes ArcInfo and customized commands for geological map production. This page allows users to download the latest version of GEMS, any upgrades or patches, as well as supporting documentation.

GEMS Files

Complete version of GEMS in uncompressed UNIX tar file format:

• Version 1.3 [TAR, 24.4 Mb]
• Version 1.2 [TAR, 33.7 Mb]

Upgrades only of GEMS in uncompressed UNIX tar file format:

• From Version 1.2 to 1.3 [TAR, 8.1 Mb]
• From Version 1.1 to 1.2 [TAR, 4.2 Mb]

GEMS Patches

The following patches, which are minor corrections to programming code, exist for the most recent version of GEMS. Each patch is an uncompressed UNIX tar file. Patches are to be installed similar to upgrades. Major corrections or enhancements to GEMS will be released in the future as required as a new version.

• Patch 4 [TAR, 309.8 kb] April 3, 2000
• Patch 3 [TAR, 881.7 kb] March 20, 2000
• Patch 2 [TAR, 742.4 kb] March 9, 2000
• Patch 1 [TAR, 263.7 kb] February 8, 2000

On-Line Documentation

• What's new with GEMS 1.3 [PDF, 19.6 kb] February 2000
• Creating Geological Legends [PDF, 608.1 kb] February 2000
• What's new with GEMS 1.2 [PDF, 12.4 kb] July 1999
• Installing GEMS [PDF, 9.2 kb] July 1999

Need help or having problems with GEMS?

Contact the Cartographic Applications Specialist in charge of GEMS

Disclaimer

Please note that these routines apply to ArcInfo 7.2.1, developed under Solaris 2.7 on Sun workstations. Although all programs are written in AML, no guarantee is made by the author(s) of these AMLs or the Geological Survey of Canada or Natural Resources Canada regarding the accuracy of these programs or the proper execution of these programs on all computer systems. By downloading the tar file or any other supporting files from our web site you agree to these conditions.