Auto Chart, Auto Chart Pro & Auto Chart Live Information Resource

[Kbraun2016]

Thank you Doc! I tested it out yesterday and it worked. Created a few seperate recordings and they all labeled with their times.
Appreciate it very much!

[Doc Samson]

You are welcome, AC Live is a "must have" tool for fishing.

[exx1976]

I am seeing that AC Live and AC Pro files aren't compatible. So how does one go about telling the HELIX what file types to record?

[Bob B]

With the new version of AC Pro, you can import AC Live recordings AND regular recordings....There was a free software update for AC Pro.

[exx1976]

I see. And so if I scan another part of the same lake, or re-scan portions of a part that I've previously scanned, what happens to the existing scans for that lake? All the data is combined into a single, larger, more accurate map, or will I get separate maps made from each recording?

Also, can I overlay my custom maps on top of a Navionics map, or is it only one or the other?

[Bob B]

As long as you haven't exceeded the 8 hours of data in the unit memory, which can be solved by using a ZLC to save the data to....The new scans will add to the detail of the previous scans.

I think Wayne answered your second part of the question in the other thread with his illustration.

[sfw1960]

AC PC STD can convert the two file formats, you can get STD or PRO to work.








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[exx1976]

AC PC STD can convert the two file formats, you can get STD or PRO to work.








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Yeah, I want the 3d maps from side scan.

[exx1976]

I have autochart pro, and two ZLCs, one for each locator.

If I WA Ted to give maps to a friend, is there any way to share these maps without him buying a ZLC? Can I just copy the map files or something? What's so special about the ZLCs that you have to have empty lake outlines in order to use the maps?

[exx1976]

With the new version of AC Pro, you can import AC Live recordings AND regular recordings....There was a free software update for AC Pro.

The AC live recordings don't record the side imaging data. With AC pro, if you want to build si mosaics, it can't be done using the ac live recordings. You need actual raw sonar recordings. Just wanted to put this info up here to save someone else from having to map the same lake twice. :(

You also need to have the raw sonar recordings if you want to use something else like reef master..

[Bob B]

The AC live recordings don't record the side imaging data. With AC pro, if you want to build si mosaics, it can't be done using the ac live recordings. You need actual raw sonar recordings. Just wanted to put this info up here to save someone else from having to map the same lake twice. :(

You also need to have the raw sonar recordings if you want to use something else like reef master..

You didn't ask about SI data....So don't know why you quoted my answer?

[exx1976]

You didn't ask about SI data....So don't know why you quoted my answer?

Because I had asked how to tell the HELIX what type of recordings to take. Your answer made it sound as though I could simply use the AC Live recordings. That's not the case, since they don't contain all the data, and you do, in fact, have to tell the HELIX what type of recordings you want.

[Bob B]

I am seeing that AC Live and AC Pro files aren't compatible. So how does one go about telling the HELIX what file types to record?

All I was telling you was that AC Live and AC Pro ..... are compatible....I didn't answer the second part because I didn't know what you were talking about....and still don't.

You can't ask a question like that and expect us to somehow know you are wanting to know how to get SI mosaics.....

[exx1976]

If I am at the bow (10DI), but using the console (9SI) transducer via ethernet, and I record sonar on the 10DI unit.. Which data is recorded? The data from the SI transducer, or the DI transducer?

[sfw1960]

Whatever the 2D source is.

[exx1976]

Whatever the 2D source is.

And the 2d source is selectable, right? I can select the bow 2d source to be used on the console, and vice-versa, right?

[sfw1960]

Correct.
You can choose INDEPENDENTLY from the 2D tab, ADV. Sonar tab and GPS tabs respectively.
My HS GPS puck is on "999sfw1", my other 999 has NO contributing signals as a source due to it only having a PC11 power cord & Ethernet connection (Sonar off) and depending on the day, time or wind direction I may use the 1199 or Helix 12DI (non Chirp'd) to use as a "Master" source for 2D, DI etc.
The 1199 routinely is used as only a plotter under way, while the Helix 12 DI is used for a 3 way 2D/DI/SI split running off "999sfw1" and that machine may have a GPS/DI split while the one @ the wheel is a GPS/2D split running.
Having the AS ETH 5PXG rocks as far as being able to send signals all over the boat.

[sfw1960]

Yum, yum - GIMME SOME!!!!



NOTE: the trolling motor's 2 XDCRs are out of the water!

[vszpsu]

I have a Helix 10 Si, Auto Chart Pro and 2 ZLC’s (first time user of these products).I have mapped using ACL and created maps using ACL and ACP. After 400 hrs. using the Helix I think I’m ready to try bottom hardness and Si Mosaic. The best way I found to make a very, very nice ACL maps is to dedicate the Helix to that task and use clear mode with low sensitivity. This is after losing many, many hrs. of mapping figuring out ACL and the Helix. So I’m a little gun shy right now when it comes to trying things with the Helix and ACL. Below are some questions and concerns.
1) Can I use sonar data and ACP to create a map equal to ACL using ACP?
2) If I collected Sonar data and then created a hardness and SI mosaic maps can I export that data as a ACL to my ZLC map I created using ACL and ACP? If I can what does it give me?
I don’t know what the maps looked like before ACL and ACP . It would be great if I could use ACL ZLC and tell the Helix to record sonar data on the ZLC and use that data with ACP to make the maps I’m interested in. Just trying to find out the best way.( without losing hrs. of recording)
Thanks and Take Care
Re: Instant Custom Mapping with NEW Humminbird Auto Chart LI


Postby Doug Vahrenberg » Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:30 pm
Auto Chart Live also adds Side Imaging Mosaics Overlays

[CHOOhonets]

Hope one day Lakemaster will make AutoChart map look as colorful as AutoChart Live!