Configuration files

Origin uses various files to add functionality or modify the behavior of the software.

Some of these files are installed onto the controller with the Origin software, and other additional files are available here for download.

Feature library (FXL) files define feature codes, attributes, linework and symbology used in Origin. FXL files can also define control codes that define the relationship between points so that the geometry of a line or polygon is drawn in the map. For more information, see Feature library.

This file is installed to the Spectra Geospatial Data / System Files folder on the controller with the software.

Global Features FXL

The GlobalFeatures.fxl feature library file has feature codes set up for points, attributes, lines and symbols, and control codes for drawing features using the CAD toolbar. You can use the file to see how the feature library files makes it easy to enter attributes, draw features using the CAD toolbar, or measure and code features in one step using Measure codes.

Use a cadastral tolerance XML file to set up the controller so that Origin automatically checks tolerances for cadastral points in the job. For information, see Cadastral point tolerance checks.

Cadastral Tolerances XML (Switzerland)

The sample CadastralTolerances.xml file provides example codes and includes notes that explain how the file works, and what can be configured.

Because this file is an XML file, right-click the link below and select Save link as to download it.

Cadastral Tolerances XML (Norway)

The sample CadastralTolerances ‑ Norway.xml file provides example codes and includes notes that explain how the file works, and what can be configured.

Because this file is an XML file, right-click the link below and select Save link as to download it.

Use an ESD file to connect to an echo sounder to measure the depth of positions on the sea floor or under water. For more information, see Echo sounders.

These files are installed to the Spectra Geospatial Data / System Files folder on the controller with the software.

CeeStar Basic High Freq

Use this ESD file to connect to any CeeStar Dual Frequency echo sounder using BASIC output format, when the High Frequency depth is to be stored. The unit must be set to output 'prefixes' and not 'commas' in the output data Menu / Advanced / Prefix / Comma outfm set to [Use prefix].

CeeStar Basic Low Freq

Use this ESD file to connect to any CeeStar Dual Frequency echo sounder using BASIC output format, when the Low Frequency depth is to be stored. The unit must be set to output 'prefixes' and not 'commas' in the output data Menu / Advanced / Prefix / Comma outfm set to [Use prefix].

NMEA SDDBT device

Use this ESD file to connect to any generic echo sounder device that can output the NMEA DBT (Depth Below Transducer) sentence. The "talker ID" must send the standard "SD" identifier (so that output lines all begin with "$SDDBT,..". Origin will accept the data in feet, meters, or fathoms and will convert values as appropriate.

SonarMite

Use this ESD file to connect to any SonarMite device. The unit will be switched into 'Engineering mode' (output format 0) and other settings may be adjusted by Origin.

If your echo sounder is not supported by one of the ESD files installed as standard with Origin, you may be able to download it here, or adapt a suitable similar file.

Atlas DESO-25 2nd Freq Feet

Atlas DESO-25 2nd Freq Metres

Atlas DESO-25 Feet

Atlas DESO-25 Metres

Ludlum Radiometer in auto-output mode

NMEA SDDBS device

ODOM Dual 1st frequency Metric no heave

ODOM Dual 2nd frequency Metric no heave

ODOM EchoTrac Metric no heave

ODOM EchoTrac Metric with heave

SonarMite BTX Single Beam

SonarMite DFX Dual Frequency v1

SonarMite DFX Dual Frequency v2

Tritech Basic

Tritech NMEA PADBT device

Use a ULD file to connect to a utility locator to measure the location of underground assets such as cables and pipes. For more information, see Utility locators.

Each ULD file includes examples and tips for pairing with and using that locator.

These files are installed to the Spectra Geospatial Data / System Files folder on the controller with the software.

RD8100

Use theRD8100.ULD file with the GlobalFeatures.fxl file to set up your job for measuring points using the Radio Detection RD8100 cable and pipe locator.

vLoc3

Use thevLoc3.ULD file with the GlobalFeatures.fxl file to set up your job for measuring points using the Vivax Metrotech vLoc3-Pro receiver, when fitted with the vLoc3 Series Bluetooth Module.