Import & Export Data

Backing-up and Restoring Data:

When you want to backup your data or when you want to "clone" your data on another computer, it is recommended to use the "Collection". A collection conveniently groups all objects (marks, objects, tracks, ...) in one file.

To backup all your data, select "Backup Collection" from the menu.

To restore all your data, select "Open Collection" from the  menu.

Note that the charts or settings are not backed up inside a collection. You will have to re-install the charts. The settings are not saved into the collection, however, it is possible to save the user settings by using Save the User Interface from the menu.

IMPORTANT - MERGING DATA: When importing a collection, your current data will be overwritten with the data contained in the Collection. If you want to exchange data with another user (and merge the data) you have to use the TZX format from the "Import/Export" Wizard (see below).

IMPORTANT - SYNCHRONIZATION: Note that if you are using the local synchronization or the TZ Cloud synchronization (to backup data), you should not use collections. Importing an old collection (an old "state" of the user object database) will be overwritten as soon as you connect to the TZ Cloud or to another TimeZero device that may have a newer "state" of the same user objects database. In other words, after importing an old collection, you may see your user objects revert to the previous state automatically when connected to the Internet.

Importing Data

Select "Import/Export" from the menu to import data from the following format:

Note: Imported data is merged with your existing data

Data:

  • TimeZero Exchange (TZX files): this format is used to exchange all type of user objects (including tracks) in between TimeZero users. This format guaranties the full integrity of the data (it supports Marks, layers, Tracks & Objects).

  • Legacy TimeZero User Data (TZD files): this format is used to exchange data with older version of TimeZero software.

  • GPS Exchange (GPX files): this "open source" format is often used by third party software or converter. It is primary used to exchange Routes and Marks, but you can also import tracks. Note that when importing GPX file from third party application, custom icon and color will be lost.

  • Google Map (KML & KMZ files): this format is primary used to exchange data with Google Earth. Marks, Boundaries (lines / areas), and Tracks are supported.

  • Furuno NavNet 3D (CSV files): this format is used to import Routes and Waypoints from Furuno NavNet3D Multi Function Display. Only Marks and Routes are supported.

  • Nobeltec ONF (TXT files): this format is used to import marks, lines, boundaries, routes and tracks from the legacy software Nobeltec VNS & Nobeltec Admiral.

  • Rosepoint Navigation Object (NOB files): this format is used to import all navigation objects from RosePoint Coastal Explorer.

Images

  • JPEG: this format is used to import and geo-referenced photos (pictures are automatically placed on the charts). In order to be imported, the photo must either embed the lat/lon or a time/date that can be correlated by TimeZero with a GPS position.

Exporting Data:

Select "Import/Export" from the menu to export data in the following format:

Data

  • TimeZero Exchange (TZX files): this format is used to exchange all type of user objects (including tracks) in between TimeZero users. This format guaranties the full integrity of the data (it supports Marks, layers, Tracks & Objects).

  • Legacy TimeZero User Data (TZD files): this format is used to exchange data with older version of TimeZero software.

  • GPS Exchange (GPX files): this "open source" format is often used by third party software or converter. It is primary used to exchange Routes and Marks, but you can also export tracks.

  • Google Map (KML & KMZ files): this format is primary used to exchange data with Google Earth. Marks, Boundaries (lines / areas), and Tracks are supported.

  • Furuno NavNet 3D (CSV files): this format is used to export Routes and Waypoints to Furuno NavNet3D Multi Function Display. Only Marks and Routes are supported.

If you want to only export a couple of Marks, use the "Actions" menu of the Mark List:

      1. Open the "Mark List" from the "Lists" button in the Ribbon

      2. Select one line on the list by clicking inside the first grey column in front of the specific line (or select multiple lines using the CTRL or SHIFT key)

      3. Click on the "Action" menu and select "Export Selected Marks"

      4. Select the export format

      5. Select the location, give a name to the file and then validate.