File Output dialog box
A key function of the ME70 is it ability to record echo data. To retrieve the data files you need to know where they are, and which file names that have been used. The purpose of the File Output dialog box is to is to define the file and folder properties for the echo data files that are recorded by the ME70. You can select the disk and folder for the files, the maximum file size, and a prefix for the file names.
Prerequisites
The File Output dialog box is not available when your system is set to Inactive mode.
How to open
To open, select Data Output on the Operation menu. File Setup opens the File Output dialog box.
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Description
The File Output dialog box contains several tabs for the defining output files.
•  Folder
•  Raw Data
The File Output settings control how and where the recorded files are saved on the hard disk, or on an external storage device.By adding a prefix to the file names you can identify the files you have recorded during a specific mission or survey. You can also define a maximum size of the files.
Tip
Set up the file and folder parameters before you start the recording. If you wish to save your recorded data on an external hard disk, make sure that it is connected to the computer.
If the current file size gets too big during recording, select Split File on the Record button. This will close the current file, and then automatically continue recording to a new file. Record is located on the Operation menu.
Details
Folder page
Current Output Folder
This text box shows you the file path that is currently used to store the data files. Select Browse to choose a different output folder to store the files. A standard operating system dialog box is used. You are also permitted to create a new folder.
Note
In order to change the output directory, the recording must be Off.
Raw Data page
Save raw data
This tick box is used for saving raw data in the output directory. This is the same function as the start recording button has in the top bar.
File Name Prefix
By adding a prefix to the file names you can identify the files you have recorded during a specific mission or survey. Type any text into the box. The chosen name will be used as prefix on all the file names. Observe the file name limitations in the operating system.
Range [m]
You define the range at which raw data will stop being recorded.
Maximum vessel distance [nmi]
You define a specific distance in which raw data will be recorded.
Max(imum) File Size
Define the maximum amount of bytes to be contained in one data file. Select Maximum for 1 GB file size.
The data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. The ME70 system is not provided with unlimited disk capacity. We recommend that you either save the data files to an external storage device, or use a network disk.
Current File Size
If the current file size gets too big during recording, select Split File on the Record button. This will close the current file, and then automatically continue recording to a new file. Record is located on the Operation menu.
Start at vessel distance [nmi]
You define a specific starting point for starting to record raw data. This is useful ifyou have predefined route and only want to record for a specific distance of this rout.