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June 2004 Isis® Sonar User's Manual, Volume1

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Figure 2-3. Find License File dialog box

2.5 Keeping a Log

In Record Mode, Isis appends text entries to a file called SURVEY.LOG located
in whatever drive Isis is running from. When logging in Record mode begins, Isis
adds to the file:

• date and time
• version of Isis currently running
• system serial number
• file name
• name of the sonar
• number of sonar channels, number of samples per channel and

their configuration

• number of bathymetry channels and all related setup information

including installation offsets

• the template for each serial port

In summary, all settings that affect the way data is stored are noted in the
SURVEY.LOG

file. Ordinarily, Isis appends to the file only when logging has

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Isis Software