Exporting lines

You can export lines and virtual lines (or parts thereof) to text data files.

You can choose between two file formats:

File format

Description
 

.evl

Exports line data using Echoview's line definition format. Data exported in this format can be modified in external applications and re-imported into Echoview. See Line definition file format for more information.
 

Note: This file format is labelled as Echoview format (for reimport) on the Export line dialog box.
 

.csv

Exports detailed line data to a .csv file. Data exported in this format cannot be re-imported into Echoview. See Bathymetric data export files for more information.

Note: This file format is labelled as CSV format (bathymetric data) on the Export line dialog box.
 

To export an entire line:

  1. On the Echogram menu, point to Export, and then click Line.

  2. Complete the Export line dialog box.

  3. Click Export.

  4. Enter a file name and choose a folder for the export file, and then click Save.

To export part of a line.

  1. Make selection using the Vertical band tool vertical selection tool.

  2. On the Shortcut (right-click) menu, point to Export Selection, and then click Line.

  3. Complete the Export line dialog box.

  4. Click Export.

  5. Enter a file name and choose a folder for the export file, and then click Save.

See also

Importing lines
Creating and deleting lines

About lines

Exporting in Echoview

Export file formats

What is affected by transducer geometry

Line graph