Integration with Bathymetric Software

SonarView supports the following file formats for export:

• CSV Point Cloud

  • The simplest and most universal export format, containing the spatial positions of the detected points in the SonarView log.

  • Sample CSV

• GSF

  • Sample GSF

• SVLOG (native SonarView format)

  • The ability to export SVLOG is helpful for trimming log files down, or separating them into parts.

  • Sample SVLOG

Reefmaster

SonarView's CSV exports can be imported and processed in Reefmaster, a low-cost entry-level sonar mapping software. A chart can be generated in as little as 5 steps! Charts generated in Reefmaster can be exported as KML and shared via Google Maps.

Steps:

1. Import CSV (after exporting from SonarView)

2. Add imported soundings to new Map Project
3. Define the desired map area

4. Choose desired level of detail and smoothness of map

5. Click "Generate Map"

6. Export (optional): Click "Export Map Project', choose desired format from the list

Export Dialog

3D View

Map View