Other SMS files may be imported using the SMS option on the menu to select
which type of data to import (Figure 2-2). These are discussed in Chapter 9,
Background Themes.
SHOALS Bathymetry Survey Files
High density bathymetric data acquired with the SHOALS/LIDAR system can be
directly imported into the HyPAS project (Figure 8-4).
Figure 8-4. Select SHOALS file dialog
Generic ASCII Format Files
Any ASCII file containing generic X, Y, Z point data can be imported into
the HyPAS Project (Figure 8-5).
Figure 8-5. Select generic ASCII file dialog
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