The Export Surface to HTF: Output Options step is used to enter details for the Positioning Systems, Depth Sounders and Tidal Stations of the data to be exported.
If the respective fields for these options were not populated in the HTF Header Fields table in the previous step, the fields in these tabs will not be enabled. The fields must be populated in the table to display the fields in each of the tabs.
Interface
Step 2 of the Export Surface to HTF wizard uses the following dialog box:
Option | Description |
Positioning Systems | This tab contains navigation system information. The Name column contains the name and model of each positioning system. The Mode column contains the type for each system. |
Depth Sounders | This tab contains sonar information. The Name column contains the name and model of each sonar system used for the survey. The Mode column contains the mode of each sonar, such as multibeam, single beam or multi‑transducer. |
Tidal Stations | This tab contains tide information. The Name and Location columns contain the name and location, respectively, of the each tidal station from which data was acquired for the survey. The Method column contains the method used to acquire tidal data at each station, such as predicted or observed. |
Save | The Save button is used to save the values entered for the Output Options from step 1 as a template for future use. Templates are saved as HTFT (Hydrographic Transfer Format Template) files. The file is in XML format that can be viewed in a text editor or an XML‑compliant Internet browser. This is useful if the same header information will be used for multiple HTF files. |
Procedure
1. Select each tab and enter any necessary information.
2. [Optional] Click Save to define a name and location for a template file if a template is needed.
3. Click Next.
The Export Surface to HTF: Attribute Options step is displayed.