This document describes the HydrOffice QC Tools 2 application (2.7). For the project page, go here.

2.2.2. Data inputs

Ingest bathymetric grids and feature files.

  • Select the Survey Review tab on the QC Tools interface.

In Data inputs:

  • Drag-and-drop any number of grids and/or features files, anywhere onto the interface. The “+” browse button may also be used.
  • The directory and filename of accepted grid and feature files will populate in the respective locations of Data inputs.
  • With the addition of a grid and features, the Detect fliers, Detect holidays, Grid QA, Scan designated, Scan features, VALSOU checks, and SBDARE export tabs on the bottom of the interface are now available (Fig. 2.2).
input tab

Fig. 2.2 Data inputs and outputs for the Survey tab.

  • Note that any unaccepted file types will be rejected with a message to inform the user (Fig. 2.3).
input error

Fig. 2.3 The error message for unsupported formats.

  • The Clear data button may be used to remove all data inputs.

In Data outputs:

  • The output Formats may be customized. The user has the option to suppress Shapefile and KML output.
  • Output files location is controlled by the Create project folder and Per-tool sub-folder flags. The four available combinations are:
    • No flags set (see Fig. 2.4, pane A). The outputs are stored directly under the default or user-defined location.
    • Only the Per-tool sub-folders flag set (see Fig. 2.4, pane B). The outputs are stored in a tool-specific sub-folder (in the default or user defined-location).
    • Only the Create project folder flag set (see Fig. 2.4, pane C). The outputs are stored in a survey folder (in the default or user defined-location). This is the default setting.
    • Both flags set (see Fig. 2.4, pane D). The outputs are stored in tool-specific sub-folders in a survey folder (in the default or user defined-location).
output flags

Fig. 2.4 The resulting folder structure based on the four available combinations of output flags.

  • The default output Folder location is listed; however, this may be modified via drag-and-drop (or browse to) a user-specified output folder. To return to the default output folder location, click Use default.
  • The ensuing functions will open the output folder automatically upon execution; however, if needed, the specified output folder may be accessed by clicking the Open folder button.