The HIPS and SIPS Vessel wizard is used to set the parameters needed to create a new vessel file. The wizard takes you through the steps to enter vessel information and sensor configuration information based on the type of survey data.
The Vessel Wizard is launched from the New command. Step 1 of the Wizard asks for vessel information, such as the name of the vessel and survey date. The number of dialog boxes that follow Step 1 depends on the type of sonar selected in the step 2 dialog box.
To create an HVF using the Vessel Wizard see “Create a New HVF” on page 30.
Once the vessel file is created you can enter the sensor position data using a 3D outline for the vessel. See “Create Vessel Shape Outline” on page 38.
Then you can enter or edit sensor information for the active sensors as determined by the sensor parameters selected when the vessel file was created. You can also designated other sensors as active. See “Sensor Configuration” on page 41