Exporting Data to Text Files

This chapter describes how to export chart details and astronomical data into text files or to the clipboard for pasting elsewhere. You have some control over the format of the exported data, as well as a selection of what types of data to include.

You are able to export data either for a selection of "Calculated Charts" from Solar Fire’s Main Screen, or directly from an existing chart file.

>> To export data from a selection of "Calculated Charts"

1)Highlight the required charts in the list of charts on Solar Fire’s Main Screen.

2)Then do either:

•Select the Export Charts as Text item from the Chart menu.

or...

•With the mouse right-click anywhere on the selected charts, and select  Export Charts as Text from the popup menu

This will invoke the "Export Chart Data" dialog.

>> To export data from an existing chart file

1.Select the Open item from the Chart menu

2.If you only wish to export data for selected charts, then you must highlight (select) the required charts first.

3.Click on the Send/Add button, and select the required option from the popup menu.

This will invoke the "Export Chart Data" dialog.

Using the Export Chart Data Dialog

Editing ASCII Definitions

Specifying Record Format

Specifying the Fields in a Record

Available Fields

Choosing the Appropriate Fields

Limitations