CARIS HPD Product Editor
CARIS HPD Source Editor
CARIS S-57 Composer
Menu | File > Export > Selection > S-57 |
Export a selection of features to an S-57 file, extension .000.
Related commands:
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Interface

Option | Description |
|---|---|
Product | Product type. Select from the list. |
Intended Usage | Usage that the data will be exported to. The usage controls the scale. Select from the list. Values will depend on the product type. |
Edition Number | The default number is always 1, but it can be changed to any positive number if necessary. Type a number. |
Issue Date | Select a date from the calendar.The current date is the default. |
Vertical Datum | Datum used to reckon altitude, clearances, etc. Select from the list. |
Sounding Datum | Reference plane from which depths are reckoned. Select from the list. |
Compilation Scale | Scale at which the data was originally compiled. Type a scale denominator in the box. |
Comment | The first section states that this file is not intended as a guide for navigation. This section cannot be edited. The second section is a text field for typing additional comments. |
Unicode National Attributes | On: Attribute data is exported in Unicode format. Off: Attribute data is exported in ASCII format. |
Procedure
1. Select the features to be exported.
2. Select the Export Selection to S-57 command.
A Save As dialog box is displayed.
3. Select a location and a name for the file.
4. Click Save.
The S-57 Export Options dialog box is displayed.
5. Set any necessary options.
6. Click OK.
The selected features are associated to the catalogue. You can view the results of this process in the Output window.