Loading / Saving Data from Files

To input a hullform from an offset file select the Load button. A dialog box will appear that allows you to select the offsets file to be used.

• For Section data the offsets must be held in the Britfair format. The default file extension is BRI, which is the default file extension for Britfair files. This may changed using the File Type list at the bottom right of the dialog. After successfully importing a hullform the program will display all the sections for inspection.

• For Stem and Stern data the points must be held in X and Z column format. The default file extension is .DAT.

• If you have entered a series of offsets by hand or by using the digitizer you may wish to save them in a file. From the main dialog press Save As, supply a file name and your data will be saved. The data will be in Britfair format for Sections and X & Z format for the Stem and Stern.

Having altered a file of offsets, the changes can simply be saved in the file by pressing Save.