Is the 2D OK if you aren't recording? It'd probably be a good idea to start a new thread about it since this thread is for Autochart.
......Or are you saying that the 2D is screwed up when recording with Autochart?
Is the 2D OK if you aren't recording? It'd probably be a good idea to start a new thread about it since this thread is for Autochart.
......Or are you saying that the 2D is screwed up when recording with Autochart?
I'll start a new thread as Autochart Pro, so the physical software is working. It's when I turn on Onix sonar recording that my 2d freaks out. It's fine when I'm in Autochart live or when Autochart live is off. 2d goes crazy only with Sonar recording on. I want to use my data in Autochart Pro, but something in the Onix is happening.
Hello. Hooked 1198 to my laptop. Turned on the Auto Chart Live". How to make the screen of my laptop was drawn lines of the depths ? To work as onix. Thanks
To setup to view live data,
Look at pages 12 through 18 here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2I...ew?usp=sharing
I just recently loaded auto chart pro on a second computer. I have copied the LkMaster folder from the zero card to my hard drive. I have also adjusted the setting to look on my PC and not the zero cards for the files. Here is my issue. When opening the PCI program, I do not see the world map, region maps or the lake outlines. The main screen is white. I am able to create maps using recorded files but the update lake master icon is greyed out so I can not finalize the process.
anyone experience the base maps not showing when the PC program starts? It works fine on my other PC.
Problem resolved - Needed to update video drivers.
Have an 1199 and planning to buy Autochart Pro soon to map some 100-200 acre local lakes. Question I have is before I get the software when I am out fishing these lakes can I record while fishing to my SD card and use that data as a start to map the lake when I get the Autochart Pro?
Yes. That's precisely what I did. I had been saving sonar recordings and tracks to an SD card, and saving those files on my computer long before AutoChart was released. All of those files imported into AutoChart just fine once I decided to buy the program.
One thing I always do, even when making sonar recordings, is I make sure to save the current track before I shut off the unit. That way, if something happened with my sonar recording where it didn't save correctly, I have a backup plan to use the hummingbird track file. Make sure to save the current track before you shut off the depth finder though, otherwise the depths won't be saved, just the coordinates.
Recorded my last trip, saved the track before shutting down. Question is what files do I need to save from the SD card to my laptop to use in the future when I get the AutoCart software?
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Originally Posted by Icecold
Everything in the RECORD folder.
The Track would be in the waypoint library. To get that to your computer, you would have to Export it to the memory card and it would be in the Matrix folder. File that in HumminbirdPC.
does the record need to be done from the side imaging transducer to get the 3d view from the program or can i just record from the thru hull 2d puck?
The only thing AutoChart uses the side imaging transducer for, is the SI mosaic. It uses the 2D sonar for all depth data.
Think of it this way, the depthfinder can only log the depth directly under the boat, it cannot 'calculate' depth off to the sides of your boat. The way you get a 3D view of the lake bottom, is to make multiple passes through an area in order to generate depth data for a widespread area.
so if i record from the unit with the side image transducer is there any benefit over recording from the unit that just has the 2d shoot thru hull transducer when transferring the data to the autochart software?
If you want the mosiac you need the SI data. If not it makes no difference what unit has a 2D crystal to generate depth readings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Icecold
It can be a 2D only, a DI unit or a SI unit. When you record the unit creates Track Points as it draws the Track on the Chart View. Each Track Point has the Depth and Location. That is what is used create the contour lines.
If I am running a 360 on the bow is the SI transducer on the trolling motor still collecting the data for SI while I am displaying the 360 view?
I'm confused. I read you have to have a zero line card to down load your chart to when you record on lakemaster live. So that's 2 cards to buy to make your own maps?
Yes, you are confused. No, you don't need to buy two ZeroLines cards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flooringit
There is no such thing as Lakemaster live.
AutoChart Live is built into Humminbird Onix depthfinders, and if you want to build a lake map containing more than the 8hrs of memory built into the head unit, then you will need to buy one ZeroLine SD card and tell the Onix to save the map to that instead of internal memory.
For those of us using AutoChart Pro on the computer for our mapping, most of us save our sonar recordings to a regular SD card, and transfer those to our home computer at the end of the day. Then use the AutoChart program on our computer to process that data and send the map to the ZeroLine SD card.
I don't think so. If you choose the 360 transducer, I believe the SI transducer stops collecting SI imagery, but would continue to collect 200khz depth data.Quote:
Originally Posted by Icecold
I'm not 100% sure on that though. Try it and find out for us.
Camo I may be wrong but if there is a Si transducer on the TM wouldn't it continue to collect data? The data you are seeing from the 360 is coming through the network. Your main problem would be major crosstalk between the two being that close.Quote:
Originally Posted by Icecold
I don't have an Si transducer on the bow but my console units continue to ping the Si on the stern........
I'm really not sure, since I don't have a 360 transducer.
In when you select transducer, do you have to select either 360 or SI transducer? Or another way to find out, would be to page through your various screens. Can you see a 360 imaging on one view, and page forward a few more to see a side imaging view?
You're probably right fishfood.
Ok first off I meant to write autochart live.Quote:
Originally Posted by CamoHunter
So I'm getting this right. When you buy a autochart or autochart pro card you get a zero lines card and a lakemaster card with lakes already on it it? And the difference between the pro and autochart is you can over lay si onto the chart?
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Originally Posted by Flooringit
No, if you want Lakemaster mapping that is a separate purchase and you chose the region you want.
Auto Chart is contour map creation software- it has no maps, you provide the data to create the contour maps.
The Zeroline card has just outlines of bodies of water that you fill in with Auto Chart processed recordings.,
Reguest for update 2.4 for onix
1. Make date overlay size adjustable
2. Make the ability to change screen % 80-20 or 70-30 etc.
3. Send us the old covers for the core units for free because these rubber ones are JUNK! Who ever thought they would be better than the hard plastic covers should be fired because they dont protect nor do they stay on. Yes thats not downloadable i get it ha
4. Make favorite screen buttons like the old core units
5. Increase start up speed to under 30 seconds.
Lets make a survey with updates we demand from humminbird! For the price we pay it should be better. They are not reinventing the wheel. This update added a clock they Forgot to put on.
cmon MAN!!!!
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6. Make the depth offset feature functional.Quote:
Originally Posted by NY29T
7. When you go back to the 360 front view from another view, it doesn't go to full 360 view.
8. Add depth numbers to AutoChart Live.
2,3,6,7 :thumb up2:
The rest of them I really don't care either way :wink:
What does all that have to do with AutoChart? Might be better suited in the Humminbird forum.
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Originally Posted by CamoHunter
Anything in the post 30 minutes before that???
Is there any way to save the file once you create the map to Adobe or another software to manipulate and print a large paper style map?
Couple more questions guys
1-can the autochart live map have depth numbers to it?
2-can you use the "depth highlight" with autochart only or do i need lakemaster? I think the 10 fow lit green then disappeared and i couldnt figure it out again.
3-Is there a way to make a map overlay of a side imaging map. Im not talking about the 3d mosaic. but a map where rocks and rockwalls would be on an overlay of the autochart. thatd be wicked.
thanks guys!
ok so i think i can get depth numbers if i use my autochart pro and then load it back on to my computer. not sure. and i dont know how to tell if my internal memory is maxed out or the card. trying to look it up now
I am running an 1197c si in my boat, and i am curious if there is anyway that i can get it to load an autochart zeroline card and i am curious if anyone knows of a workaround for that unit, or if anyone has any knowledge of an update coming out anytime soon.
I have a few questions about autochart. I currently have a lowrance and insight Genesis. I want to switch over to a helix.
Here is what I like about insight Genesis and my concerns
1- it will map anything you float over. Reading about "zero lines" I am concerned smaller unnamed water bodies won't get mapped.
2- since you record to any SD card, rather than a zero line card, you can update your map with every trip. Then on your next trip you can use the new map while you log the sonar for the current trip. Then blend them. You continue to use them while obtaining more data. Is this the same for autochart?
3- if a "zero line" doesn't exist, can you make one? If so is the process complicated?
1. See 3
2. Yes
3. Yes
And if you are interested in SI mosaic....get the Pro version......and be aware the Helix series only has 1 micro SD slot .... You will be able to view mapping OR record, not both at the same time as you can with the 899 and bigger core units.
Thanks Bob. That's exactly what I was wondering. You can map and record with IG. Not being able to would be a downside to the zero line map card.
I have an hds 5 gen 2 which has one SD slot. But can view maps while you record.
Can you record while you view live sonar returns?
Yes, you can view all sonar and imaging while recording ..... It is just that the Helix series is limited to 1 card slot to keep the cost down.....Quote:
Originally Posted by keng8554
With the 899, 999, 1199, and Onix .... there are 2 card slots.
so to get my feet wet in this auto chart / auto chart pro, what all is required on initial purchase to do this? been reading alot of post, it sounds and looks very interesting. considering all i have is a helix 5 and 798ci si. thank you
You need one of those softwares to install on your computer.Quote:
Originally Posted by gpbassbuster
An extra Zero line card if you want to use the map/s on both units at the same time.
You need a memory card/s to record sonar logs on the units. Get the microSD so you can use it in both units.
ok thanks Wayne, considering what i have i guess the auto chart would be the way to go.