[gdal-dev] Proposal: Native MrSID DSDK Support for Upcoming GDAL Version

[Surendrakumar Dandru]

Dear GDAL Developers,

I hope this message finds you well.

I would like to propose adding native support for the MrSID Decode SDK
(DSDK) in an upcoming GDAL release. Currently, enabling MrSID support
requires manual configuration and custom builds, which complicates adoption
for users who have access to the DSDK.

Native integration could include:

   -

   Automatic detection of MrSID DSDK headers and libraries in
   CMake/Autotools.
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   A streamlined build process when the SDK is present.
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   Updated documentation for enabling the driver with minimal manual steps.

This would allow GDAL users with the DSDK to easily leverage MrSID support
while maintaining compliance with licensing restrictions.

I would greatly appreciate your consideration of this feature for an
upcoming release and any guidance on the feasibility or requirements for
including it.

Thank you for your work on GDAL.

Best regards,
Surendrakumar Dandru
Geowgs84.corp
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