Description
If you have many .magdata files to convert, it is more convenient to use the command-based MagArrowConverter, instead of the Windows-based Survey Manager. The MagArrowConverter installation file can be downloaded from the same download section as the Survey Manager.
To use the MagArrowConverter:
Run “MagArrowConverterInstaller.exe” to install the converter. It is recommended NOT to install the converter on the default C:\Program Files\ directory since some computers may not allow users to create files in this directory.
Open Windows Command (“cmd”) and enter the directory where the converter is installed.
Type MagArrowConverter and press the Enter key. This will print short instructions on the screen for how to use the converter.
If you run it from a different directory, type the full path, e.g. "C:\Geometrics\MagArrowConverter\MagArrowConverter" (assuming the program is installed in C:\ Geometrics\MagArrowConverter\ directory).
Note that to change the installation directory, you must uninstall the program first, then re-install and set up the directory.
A typical example command: …\MagArrowConverter type=MA1 format=csv1 input=”C:\test\test.magdata” output=”C:\test\test.csv” decimation=10
A new csv file with a sample rate of 10Hz will be created in C:\test directory from test.magdata file.After you become familiar with MagArrowConverter command, you can write a simple Batch Script to bulk-process MagArrow .magdata files.
An example batch code that searches for .magdata files in "C:\MagArrowData" folder and converts all files to .csv files at 10Hz is attached Here
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