This document describes the HydrOffice StormFix tools (1.0). For the project page, go here.

2.1.1. Inputs/Outputs

This tab is used to define the input binary data, by selecting files in Kongsberg formats (.all and .wcd), the control files, and to set the location for outputs (e.g., fix files).

To access these functionalities, you need to select the Detect artifacts tab on top of the application, then the Inputs/Outputs sub-tab at the lower-left corner.

Note

Currently supported Kongsberg sonars: EM 122, EM 302, EM 710, ME70 BO, EM 2040, and EM 2040C.

2.1.1.1. Data Inputs

In Data inputs:

  • Drag-and-drop input binary files (.all or .wcd) in the Input files field. (The “+” browse button may also be used.)

  • Optionally drag-and-drop control files (.ctrl) in the Control files field. (The “+” browse button may also be used.)

Note

For more information on how to setup a control file, Control File Viewer/Editor.

  • The References field is currently unused.

  • The directory and filename of loaded data will populate the respective field of Data inputs.

  • With the addition of a input binary file, the Track WCD MAD sub-tab on the bottom of the interface will become available (Fig. 2.1).

  • When both a binary file and a control file are loaded, the Just check sub-tab on the bottom of the interface will become available (Fig. 2.1).

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Fig. 2.1 The Inputs/Output sub-tab in the Detect Artifact tab.

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

  • The Info button provides a link to the present section of the manual.

  • Additional functionalities are available by right-clicking on the loaded binary files (Fig. 2.2) and control files (Fig. 2.3). See Context Menu.

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Fig. 2.2 Context menu accessible by right-clicking on a binary input file.

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Fig. 2.3 Context menu accessible by right-clicking on a control input file.

2.1.1.2. Context Menu

With binary files, the context menu provides access to actions to:

  • Remove binary files.

  • Create a new, empty Control File.

  • Make exploratory plots of the raw data content (Fig. 2.9).

When selected control files, the context menu provides access to the Control File Viewer/Editor.

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Fig. 2.4 Water Column Data values retrieved from the raw binary data.

2.1.1.3. Data Outputs

In Data outputs:

  • 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.

  • The Info button provides a link to the present section of the manual.