This document describes HydrOffice QC Tools 4.9.9.

2.1. Installation

Note

If you download the frozen application (from the download page), you don’t need to care about installation and dependencies (so you may just skip this section).

2.1.1. Installation using the Pydro distribution

Pydro logo

Fig. 2.1 The Pydro logo.

If you are on Windows, you can easily install QC Tools 4 as part of the NOAA Office of Coast Survey Pydro distribution.

Pydro is a suite of software tools used to support hydrography. It is (almost exclusively) built from open source components as well as public domain custom developed software. Pydro is maintained by the Hydrographic Systems and Technology Branch (HSTB) to support NOAA operations (aiding Office of Coast Survey fleet) and is made available for public use.

You can download the latest Pydro installer from here.

2.2. Troubleshooting

In case of issues, it may be useful to run QC Tools in debugging mode.

On Windows, you can activate the debug mode by:

  • Opening the environmental variables for your account in the Control Panel.

  • Creating a QC4_DEBUG environment variable and assign 1 as value (e.g., Fig. 2.2).

  • Restarting QC Tools.

Creation of QC4_DEBUG environmental variable

Fig. 2.2 Creation of QC4_DEBUG environmental variable on Windows Control Panel.