To import spectral data into SMS, do the following:
| 1. Open spectral data files.
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- Use File | Open... to open files with spectral data such as STWAVE ENG files (*.eng), STWAVE nesting files (*.nst), CMS-Wave ENG files (*.eng), CMS-Wave nesting files (*.nst), BOUSS-2D directional wave spectrum files (*.dws), and coastal data information program files (*.cdip).
- Alternatively, drag and drop the file into the Graphics Window in SMS.
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| 2. Create a Spectral coverage.
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- All spectral data needs to be a spectral coverage. Opening a file with spectral data will cause the Spectral Coverage dialog to appear where a spectral coverage can be created. If this does appear, create a coverage with the Spectral type using the steps below:
| 1. Create new coverage from scratch.
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- Select Map Data in the Project Explorer and use the New Coverage right-click command.
- Use the New Coverage dialog to create a new coverage by selecting the desired coverage type, and naming the coverage.
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| 2. Create new coverage from an existing coverage.
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- Use the Duplicate command on an existing coverage. This will copy any feature objects on the coverage.
- Use the Rename command to give the coverage a new name.
- Change the coverage type.
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| 3. View spectral data.
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- Double-click on a point in the spectral coverage using the Select Feature Point tool.
- View spectral data in the Spectral Energy dialog.
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Alternatively, spectral data can be imported to a specific location in the project.
| 1. Create a Spectral coverage.
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- Create a new coverage with the "Spectral" type.
| 1. Create new coverage from scratch.
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- Select Map Data in the Project Explorer and use the New Coverage right-click command.
- Use the New Coverage dialog to create a new coverage by selecting the desired coverage type, and naming the coverage.
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| 2. Create new coverage from an existing coverage.
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- Use the Duplicate command on an existing coverage. This will copy any feature objects on the coverage.
- Use the Rename command to give the coverage a new name.
- Change the coverage type.
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| 2. Create a feature point.
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- Use the Create Feature Point tool to add a point where the spectral data is to be imported on the spectral coverage.
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| 3. Assign spectral data to location.
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- Double-click on a point in the spectral coverage using the Select Feature Point tool.
- In the Spectral Energy dialog, click the Import Spectra button.
- Select the spectral data file to assign to the point.
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