How-to Import Data from Project

Introduction

This How-to will walk through the import of data types from the project dock into Fledermaus 8.
To import data from the external data dock see https://qpssoftware.scrollhelp.site/fledermaus/how-to-external-data-dock

Importing from a project

This section will require a project to be loaded before proceeding.

Step-by-step

Step 1: Importing Raw Sonar Files to surface

1. In the project window right click on the Raw Sonar Files and select 'Create Surface from Points...'
   
   

   

   
   Figure 1: Create Surface option
   
   

2. The Data Gridding window will launch 

3. Check that the Import co-ordinate reference system is correct and click Next
   
   

   

   
   Figure 2: Data Gridding Wizard, input Files
   
   

4. Set the output coordinate if it is different from the input coordinate system

5. Select the gridding parameters required for your surface, including the cell size, gridding type and file name.
   
   

   

   
   Figure 3: Data Gridding Wizard, gridding options
   
   

6. Click Finish
   
   

   

   
   Figure 4: Imported Grid

Step 2: Importing Raw Files as Points

1. In the project window right click on 
   
   

   

   
   Figure 5: Project window, add to scene
   
   

2. The point file(s) will be loaded to the scene
   
   

   

   
   Figure 6: Loaded .points file

Step 3: Importing Dynamic Surface

1. Right click on the Dynamic Surface in the Project window and select 'Add to Scene...'
   
   

   

   
   Figure 7: Load Dynamic Surface
   
   

2. The Dynamic Surface will be loaded to the Scene
   
   

   

   
   Figure 8: Loaded Dynamic Surface

Step 4: Importing SD Objects

1. Right Click on the SD object(s) and select Import into Scene
   
   

   

   
   Figure 9: Project window, load SD files
   
   

2. The SD file will need to be upgraded. Select the Load Object(s) 
   
   

   

   
   Figure 10: Upgrade objects window

Step 5: Importing CAD Files

1. Right Click on the CAD file and select 'Add to Scene'
   
   

   

   
   Figure 11: Add CAD files to scene
   
   

2. Ensure that the coordinate reference system is correct if required and select Load Object(s)
   
   

   

   
   Figure 12: Load Objects window
   
   

3. The line object will then be loaded to the scene. 

Step 6: Importing Image

1. Right click on the image file to load 
   
   

   

   
   Figure 13: Load Image file
   
   

2. Check that the file name, geodetics and bounds are correct
   
   

   

   
   Figure 14: Import Image dialog
   
   

3. Once happy, click OK to load the image file to the scene.