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Exercise-based tutorials

Explore our range of exercise-based tutorials to help get you started with Echoview. Each tutorial covers a specific component of Echoview functionality with a series of easy-to-follow exercises.

For further information or assistance, please:

Read our data-processing overview
Consult the Echoview Help file
Consider the possibility of a training course tailored to your specific data-processing needs
Contact us with any further questions

These tutorials are designed to be used with Echoview version 4.90. With the exception of "Introduction to COM scripting", they do not require a licensed Echoview dongle in order to run, although a dongle will enable you to perform exports and other analyses that will enhance your learning.

For older versions of tutorial files or to request a timed evaluation dongle, please contact us.

Tutorial	Posted	Size
Data files The data files required for the exercises in the following tutorials: Getting started with Echoview Introduction to integration Introduction to live viewing Introduction to fish tracking	13th May 2010	2MB
Getting started with Echoview Covers key concepts and navigation techniques when using Echoview. First-time Echoview users should aim to complete this tutorial first.	13th May 2010	1.8MB
Introduction to integration Covers both the on-screen generation and export of echo-integration results. Echo integration is a key concept in the conversion of hydroacoustic backscatter to biomass. Many of the concepts and techniques covered in this tutorial apply to the variety of other analyses you can perform in Echoview.	13th May 2010	1.7MB
Introduction to live viewing Covers the basics of live viewing. Live viewing provides the ability to to view and process your data as it is being collected. This is particularly useful during adaptive surveys, where the findings are used to guide the survey in real time.	13th May 2010	0.6MB
Introduction to COM scripting This tutorial provides a basic introduction to COM Scripting in Echoview, to show you how to automate your processing, which will save you valuable time. A scripting license is required to run the example scripts (contact Echoview sales for a trial license).	27th Oct 2010	21.8MB
Introduction to fish tracking Covers the basics of detecting single fish targets and analyzing their tracks through space and time. This is a popular approach in river studies but can be applied equally well in lakes and marine environments.	13th May 2010	3.3MB
Introduction to DIDSON data processing Covers the basics of DIDSON data processing. The DIDSON (Dual-frequency IDentification SONar) is an imaging sonar, or "acoustic camera", that is used as a surrogate for optical systems in turbid water. The download file also contains example data.	19th May 2010	19.3MB
Routine DIDSON data processing Provides an overview of a method for the routine processing of DIDSON data.	13th May 2010	5.9MB
Introduction to the Formula operator Covers the basics of using the Formula operator to implement custom mathematical and logical expressions for manipulation of echogram data, and demonstrates the 'Z-score' technique as described by De Robertis, McKelvey and Ressler (2010).	11th Nov 2011	11.4MB
3D visualization* A series of exercise to show how to create a scene, create and import 3D objects and navigate in Echoview's 3D environment. The download file also contains example data.	19th Feb 2010	41.5MB
Multibeam introduction, navigation and operators* A series of exercises to show how multibeam data can be displayed and analyzed in Echoview. The download file also contains example data.	19th Feb 2010	2.9MB

* Please note that these materials are reproduced from our old training courses while we develop additional materials in line with the other tutorials available here. Where "Processing Data topics" are referred to in these exercises, please see the "Getting started with Echoview" and "Introduction to integration" tutorials above, and the Echoview Technical Manual.

Instructions for running exercise-based tutorials

Download and install the latest version of Echoview to your computer. Please contact us if you wish to obtain a temporary Echoview license for evaluation purposes.
Download the files above to a temporary location on your computer, e.g. the Desktop.
Double-click on the downloaded file, select the folder to extract the files to and click "Unzip". We recommend using the default file locations.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF tutorial instruction files. This can be downloaded free from Adobe here.

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Video tutorials

Link	Tutorial	Posted
Formula demonstration	Create a Formula virtual variable in the Variables and Geometry window, specify the operands and create a formula expression. This video has no sound track.	13 Oct 2010
Calibrating old Echoview files (4.90 and older)	How to convert your version 4.90 and older Echoview files to the version 5 calibration model. This video has no sound track.	12 Aug 2011
Calibrating new Echoview files	How to calibrate your data when using Echoview 5 and building your Echoview file from scratch. This video has no sound track.	12 Aug 2011
Advanced calibration concepts in version 5	How to use the advanced calibration features in Echoview 5. This video has no sound track.	12 Aug 2011

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