Exporting surfaces
You can export surfaces from the Dataflow window in the following formats:
|
Format |
Description |
|
*surface.csv file |
A comma separated text file that contains the following data for each point in the surface:
Note: The file can be edited and imported into Echoview. |
|
*.wrl file |
A VRML world file that allows the surface to be viewed in a 3D environment using a VRML viewer. |
To export a surface:
- On the Dataflow window click a surface object.
- On the Shortcut menu select Export, 3D Object.
- On the Export ObjectName dialog box, specify the file path and file name.
You may also specify the file
type.
- Detected surface data and Surface created from a line data offer two file types: .surface.csv or .wrl.
- Virtual surface data are exported under the .wrl format.
- Click Save.
Note:
- If you have colored the surface using a raster image this will be ignored in the export, i.e. the basic color of the surface will be exported.
- Multibeam preview bottom sample data may be exported to a .bottom.csv file.
See also
Exporting 3D objects
Importing 3D surfaces
Creating surfaces