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Converting Ashtech Files to Rinex Format

Ashtech data files converted from any GPS or GPS+GLONASS receiver can easily be converted into RINEX format for post processing.

To convert Ashtech data files to RINEX format,

1	Select the ASHTECH to RINEX Tab .

2	Click Input Dir to open the Select Input Directory dialog box .

3	Navigate through the directories and drives to select the directory where the files you wish to convert are located.

4	Click OK to accept the directory and close the Set Input Directory dialog box.

5	The Available Files listbox lists all Ashtech B-files with the filename format B*.*, and the Input Directory field lists the directory path.

6	Select the file you wish to convert from Ashtech to RINEX format. You may select multiple files to batch convert, by holding down the [Control] key while selecting files.

7	After selecting a file to convert the B-File, E-File, S-File, OBS, NAV, NAV G, and MET, fields populate with suggested file names. If you selected multiple files to batch convert, the filenames listed are associated with the file selected last.

To avoid confusion, do not change the file names.

1	Click Output Dir to open the Select Output Directory dialog box .

2	Navigate through the directories and drives to select the directory where you want the converted files stored.

To avoid confusion, save the converted Ashtech files to a different directory than where the RINEX files are located.

1	Click OK to accept the directory and close the Set Output Directory dialog box.

2	The Output Directory field lists the directory path.

3	Click Additional Info. to open the Additional Info for Selected Files dialog box to the OBS Tab .

4	Traditionally the in before restarting the program. le stored in RINEX data files to give the user reference information about the data. Although entering this additional information is optional, it provides a useful reference for future use.

5	Complete the fields in the OBS Tab. The information entered in the OBS Tab is stored in the Observation data file.

6	Click Apply to save the changes made to the OBS Tab, and click on the Nav Tab to switch to the Nav Tab.

You may enter information for all three tabs and save all the data using the Save button. The best practice however, is to use the Apply button to save the data for each tab immediately after entering the data in case of a computer or power failure.

1	Complete the fields in the NAV Tab. The information entered in the NAV Tab is stored in the Navigation data file.

2	Click Apply to save the changes made to the NAV Tab, and click on the MET Tab to switch to the MET Tab .

3	Complete the fields in the MET Tab. The information entered in the MET Tab is stored in the Meteorological data file.

4	Click Edit to open the Edit dialog box and change the Meteorological data.

5	Enter the Meteorological data and the data and UTC time the data was taken, and press OK.

6	Click OK to accept the data in the Meteorological Data line and close the Edit dialog box.

7	Click Save to save the changes made to the Met Tab and close the Additional Info for Selected Files dialog box.

8	Select the overwrite files privileges by clicking the arrow to the right of the Overwrite Files field, and selecting a privilege from the list presented. There are three overwrite privileges:

•	Prompt for Overwrite - Default setting. If RINEX Converter detects that a converted file will overwrite an existing file, a dialog box opens, asking if you wish to overwrite the existing file. If you click NO, the RINEX Converter skips the file, and converts the next file type. If you click yes, the Rinex Converter overwrites the old file.

•	Always Overwrite - This option writes over existing files with converted data.

•	Never Overwrite - This option does not convert data for a given file if the file already exists. A "File Already exists" error message will appear in the conversion Status Box and log file.

1	By default, RINEX Converter assumes that the RINEX files use both GPS and GLONASS data. If the RINEX files do not use GLONASS data the NavG file will not be created.

2	By default, RINEX Converter creates Obs, Nav, NavG files in Rinex format. If you do not want one or more of these file types creates, uncheck the corresponding check boxes.

3	Click BEGIN to convert the selected Ashtech files to Rinex format. The Conversion Status dialog Box opens .

4	The Conversion Status dialog box shows the status of each file as it converts. Upon completion, Click OK.

•	Click Cancel to cancel the conversion to the current file type and proceed to the next file type.

•	Click Cancel All to cancel the entire conversion.

1	The selected Ashtech files are now converted to Rinex format.

2	Rinex Converter creates a *.log file in the Rinex directory containing all conversion activity. Restarting the RINEX converter overwrites existing log file. To save the log file rename or move the file before restarting the program.


Converting Rinex Files to Ashtech Format

RINEX data files and Compact RINEX data files from any GPS or GPS+GLONASS receiver can easily be converted into Ashtech format for post processing.

To convert RINEX data files to Ashtech format,

1	Select the RINEX to ASHTECH Tab .

2	Click Input Dir to open the Select Input Directory dialog box .

3	Navigate through the directories and drives to select the directory where the files you wish to convert are located.

4	Click OK to accept the directory and close the Set Input Directory dialog box.

5	The Available Files listbox lists all Rinex Observation data files or Compact RINEX data files with the filename format *.*O or *.*D, and the Input Directory field lists the directory path.

If you are converting RINEX data files translated from a RINEX Converter that does not use the standard RINEX naming format, the filename may not have the format *.*O or *.*D. If the files are listed in the Available Files listbox, change the File Types to All Files in File Types on the Main screen and all files in the Input Directory.

6	Select the file you wish to convert from RINEX to Ashtech format. You may select multiple files to batch convert, by holding down the [Control] key while selecting files.

7	After selecting a file to convert, the OBS, NAV, NAV G, MET, B-File, E-File, S-File, and fields populate with suggested file names. If you selected multiple files to batch convert, the filenames listed are associated with the file selected last.

To avoid confusion, do not change the suggested file names.

8	Click Output Dir to open the Select Output Directory dialog box .

9	Navigate through the directories and drives to select the directory where you want the converted files stored.

To avoid confusion, save the converted Ashtech files to a different directory than where the RINEX files are located.

10	Click OK to accept the directory and close the Set Output Directory dialog box.

11	The Output Directory field lists the directory path.

12	Select the overwrite files privileges by clicking the arrow to the right of the Overwrite Files field, and selecting a privilege from the list presented. There are three overwrite privileges:

•	Prompt for Overwrite - (Default setting). If RINEX Converter detects that a converted file will overwrite an existing file, a dialog box opens, asking if you wish to overwrite the existing file. If you click NO, then RINEX Converter skips the file, and converts the next file type.

•	Always Overwrite - This option writes over existing files with converted data.

•	Never Overwrite - This option does not convert data for a given file if the file already exists.

13	By default, RINEX Converter assumes that the RINEX files use both GPS and GLONASS data.  If there is not a NavG file GLONASS data is not be included in the B-file.

14	By default, RINEX Converter creates a B-file, S-File, E-File, and in Ashtech format. If you do not want one or more of these file types created, uncheck the corresponding check boxes.

15	Click BEGIN to convert the selected RINEX files to Ashtech format. The Conversion Status dialog box opens.

16	The Conversion Status dialog box shows the status of each file as it converts. Upon completion, Click OK.

•	Click Cancel to cancel the conversion to the current file type and proceed to the next file type.

•	Click Cancel All to cancel the entire conversion.

17	Rinex Converter creates a *.log file in the Rinex directory containing all conversion activity. Restarting the RINEX converter overwrites existing log file. To save the log file rename or move the file before restarting the program.

Once complete, the selected RINEX files are now converted to Ashtech format and can be used with data files from Ashtech receivers in post-processing.


Rinex to Ashtech Tab

Click on any field or button for information.


Ashtech to Rinex Tab

Click on any field or button for information.


Additional Information Dialog Box

The Additional Information dialog box has 3 Tabs to enter information about the data files.  The information is stored in the Observation, Navigation, and Meteorological data files.

Select a Tab name for more information on the tab.

•	Obs TabIDH_OBS_Tab

•	NAV TabIDH_NAV_Tab

•	Met TabIDH_Met_Tab


OBS Tab

Information entered in the OBS Tab is stored in the Rinex Observation data file.

Click on any field or button for information.


NAV Tab

Information entered in the NAV Tab is stored in the Rinex Navigation data file.

Click on any field or button for information.


Met Tab

Information entered in the Met Tab is stored in the Rinex Meteorological data file.

Click on any field or button for information.


Edit Dialog Box

Use the Edit dialog box to change the data listed in the Meteorological Conditions list box.

Click on any field or button for information.


Rinex Conversion Status Dialog Box

The Conversion Status dialog box shows the status of each file as it converts.

•	Click Cancel to cancel the conversion to the current file type and proceed to the next file type.

•	Click Cancel All to cancel the entire conversion.

•	Upon completion of the conversion, click OK to close the Conversion Status dialog box.

Click on any field or button for information.


Ashtech Conversion Status Dialog Box

The Conversion Status dialog box shows the status of each file as it converts.

•	Click Cancel to cancel the conversion to the current file type and proceed to the next file type.

•	Click Cancel All to cancel the entire conversion.

•	Upon completion of the conversion, click OK to close the Conversion Status dialog box.

Click on any field or button for information.


Set Ashtech Input Directory Dialog Box


Set Output Directory Dialog Box


Get Name Nav-File Dialog Box


Get Name B-File Dialog Box


Get Name E-File Dialog Box


Get Name ION-File Dialog Box


Get Name M-File Dialog Box


Get Name NAVG-File Dialog Box


Get Name OBS-File Dialog Box


Get Name S-File Dialog Box


Set Rinex Input Directory Dialog Box


Set Rinex Output Directory Dialog Box


Title Bar

This displays the title of the window or dialog box.


Close Box

Click this box to close the Rinex Converter.


Maximize Box

This box maximizes the window to fill the entire screen.


Minimize Box

This box minimizes the window.


Rinex File Types Drop Down List Box

Lists the files types: Rinex Observation (*.*O), Compact RINEX (*.*D), RINEX NAV files (*.*N), RINEX NavG files (*.*G), RINEX Met files (*.*M), or All files (*.*). To select a files type, click the arrow to the right of the field and select file type from the list presented.


Ashtech File Types Drop Down List Box

Lists the files types: Ashtech B-file (B*.*), Ashtech E-files (E*.*) , Ashtech S-files (S*.*), or All files (*.*). To select a files type, click the arrow to the right of the field and select file type from the list presented.


Files List Box

List of files in current directory. To select a file, slick on the file. To select multiple files for batch conversion, select the first file and then hold the [Control] key, while selecting additional files.


Obs Button

Click this button to set the name and directory of the Observation data file used in the conversion.


Nav Button

Click this button to set the name and directory of the GPS Navigation data file used in the conversion.


Nav_G Button

Click this button to set the name and directory of the GLONASS Navigation data file used in the conversion.


Met Button

Click this button to set the name and directory of the Meteorological data file used in the conversion.


Obs Field

This field lists the file name of the Observation Data file corresponding to the selected RINEX data file in the Available Files list box.


Nav Field

This field lists the file name of the GPS Navigation Data file corresponding to the selected RINEX data file in the Available Files list box.


Nav_g Field

This field lists the file name of the GLONASS Navigation Data file corresponding to the selected RINEX data file in the Available Files list box.


Met Field

This field lists the file name of Meteorological Data file corresponding to the selected RINEX data file in the Available Files list box.


Begin Button

Click this button to open the Conversion Status dialog box and begin converting the RINEX files to Ashtech file format.


B-File Button

Click this button to set the name and directory of the B-file used in the conversion.


B-File Field

This field lists the suggested file name for the converted B-file.


E-File Button

Click this button to set the name and directory of the E-file used in the conversion.


E-File Field

This field lists the suggested file name for the converted E-file.


S-File Button

Click this button to set the name and directory of the S-file used in the conversion.


S-File Field

This field lists the suggested file name for the converted S-file.


Ion-File Button

Click this button to set the name and directory of the Ion-file used in the conversion.


Ion-File Field

This field lists the file name of the Ion-file corresponding to the selected Ashtech data file in the Available Files list box.


B-File Field

This field lists the file name of the B-file corresponding to the selected Ashtech data file in the Available Files list box.


E-File Field

This field lists the file name of the E-file corresponding to the selected Ashtech data file in the Available Files list box.


S-File Field

This field lists the file name of the S-file corresponding to the selected Ashtech data file in the Available Files list box.


Input Dir Button

Click this button to open the Set Input Directory dialog box to specify the directory where source data files are stored.


Input Directory Field

This field displays the directory path where the source data files are stored.


= Button

Click this button to set the output directory the same as the input directory.


Output Dir Button

Click this button to open the Set Output Directory dialog box to specify the directory where converted files are stored. To minimize confusion, select a different directory than the source files directory for the output directory.


Output Directory Field

This field displays the directory path where converted data files are stored.


Overwrite Files Drop Down List Box

Select the overwrite privileges: Prompt for overwrite, Always overwrite, or Never overwrite. To select an overwrite privilege, click the arrow to the right of the field and select an overwrite privilege from the list presented.


USE Box

This box has 2 check boxes to check the data types contained in the Ashtech source files.

•	If the Ashtech data files contain GPS position data, check the GPS box.

•	If the Ashtech data files contain GLONASS position data, check the GLONASS box.

•	If the Ashtech data files contain both GPS and GLONASS position data, check both the GPS and GLONASS boxes.


USE Box

This box has 2 check boxes to check the data types contained in the Rinex source files.

•	If the Rinex data files contain GPS position data, check the GPS box.

•	If the Rinex data files contain GLONASS position data, check the GLONASS box.

•	If the Rinex data files contain both GPS and GLONASS position data, check both the GPS and GLONASS boxes.


Create Box

This box has 3 check boxes to check.  Check the file types you wish to create.

•	Check all three boxes to create B-files, E-files, and S-files during conversion.

•	Check the B-file box to create B-files during conversion.

•	Check the E-file box to create E-files during conversion.

•	Check the S-file box to create S-files during conversion.


Create Box

This box has 4 check boxes to check.  Check the file types you wish to create.

•	Check all four boxes to create Observation, GPS Navigation, GLONASS Navigation, and Meteorological data files during conversion.

•	Check the OBS box to create Observation data files during conversion.

•	Check the NAV box to create GPS Navigation data files during conversion.

•	Check the Navg box to create GLONASS Navigation data files during conversion.

•	Check the Met box to create Meteorological data files during conversion.


Free Space Field

This field displays the available disk drive space for the selected Output directory.


Exit Button

Click this button to close the RINEX Converter.


About Button

Click this button to open a dialog box displaying information pertaining to the software version number.


Help Button

Click this button to open the on-line help system.


Save Button

Click this button to save any changes made to the active tab and close the Additional Information dialog box.


Cancel Button

Click this button to disregard any changes made to the active tab and close the dialog box.


Apply Button

Click this button to save any changes made to the active tab and without closing the Additional Information dialog box.


Station Name Field

Name of the survey point or station where data was collected.


Station Number Field

Number of the survey point or station where data was collected.


Observer Field

Name or code of the surveyor who collected the data.


Agency (Observing) Field

Name of the company or Agency who collected the data.


Agency (Creating Current File) Field

Name of the company or Agency who converted the data to RINEX.


Receiver Serial # Field

Serial number on the receiver to identify exactly which receiver collected the data.


All Options Headers Check Box

Check this box if you want all non-mandatory fields to be filled-in the RINEX file header.


Offsets North Field

Horizontal distance, in meters, that the antenna is offset from the marker in the North/South direction. + is north, - is south.


Offsets East Field

Horizontal distance, in meters, that the antenna is offset from the marker in the East/West direction. + is east, - is west.


Delta Vertical Field

True vertical distance, in meters, between the bottom of antenna and the marker.


Radius Field

Radius of the antenna in meters.


Slant Distance Field

Measured distance, in meters, from the edge of the antenna to the marker.


Type Field

Type of antenna used in data collection.


Serial # Field

Serial number of the antenna to identify exactly which antenna was used for data collection.


Comments Field

Any comments pertaining to the station, data quality, cover, GPS/GLONASS, etc…

50 character length limit.


Meteorological Conditions List Box

Date and time atmospheric data was collected (atmospheric pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and ZWET). Click the edit button to change this information.


Edit Button

Click this button to open the Edit dialog box to edit the Meteorological data.


Year Field

The calendar year the data was recorded.


Month Field

The month of the year the data was recorded.


Day Field

The day of the month (not Julian day) the data was recorded.


Hour Field

The hour of the day the data was recorded in UTC time (24 hour time scale).


Minute Field

The minute of the hour the data was recorded in UTC time.


Second Field

The second of the minute the data was recorded in UTC time.


Pressure Field

The recorded barometric pressure of the atmosphere, in millibars.


Dry Temperature Field

The recorded temperature of the air not corrected for humidity (temperature read on thermometer), in degrees Celsius.


Relative Humidity Field

The recorded relative humidity of the air in percent of 100.


ZWET Field

Zenith Wet Tropospheric Delay, in millimeters.


OK Button

Click this button to save the changes and close the Edit dialog box.


Obs File Field

This is the Observation file name created with conversion.


Nav File Field

This is the GPS Navigation file name created with conversion.


NavG File Field

This is the GLONASS Navigation file name created with conversion.


Met File Field

This is the Meteorological data file name created with conversion.


B File Field

This is the B-file name created with conversion.


E File Field

This is the E-file name created with conversion.


S File Field

This is the S-file name created with conversion.


% Complete Field

This field tracks the status of the file as it converts from 0 to 100 % complete.


Comments List Box

This list box lists comments about the conversion as it progresses, including: output files, status, error messages, and the logfile file name.  The logfile contains all information listed in the Comments list box during the conversion.

Restarting the RINEX converter overwrites the existing log file. To save the log file rename or move the file before restarting the program.


Cancel Button

Click Cancel to interrupt the current file conversion and skip to the next file conversion.


Cancel All Button

Click Cancel All to interrupt the entire conversion and close the Conversion Status dialog box.


OK Button

Click OK to close the Conversion Status dialog box.


Additional Information Button

Click this button to open the Additional Information dialog box.


Obs Tab

Click this tab to switch to the Obs Tab and enter/view the observation data.


Nav Tab

Click this tab to switch to the Nav Tab and enter/view the navigation data.


Met Tab

Click this tab to switch to the Met Tab and enter/view the meteorological data.


Ashtech to RINEX Tab

Click this tab to switch to the Ashtech to RINEX Tab.


RINEX to ASHTECH Tab

Click this tab to switch to the RINEX to Ashtech Tab.


Welcome to the Rinex Converter

The Rinex Converter provides a simple means to translate single or multiple RINEX formatted data files from any receiver to Ashtech formatted files, and convert Ashtech data files to RINEX format.

Click here to:

•	Convert Ashtech data files to RINEX format

•	Convert RINEX files to Ashtech format


RINEX

RINEX (Receiver INdependent EXchange) is a standard format for GPS, GLONASS, or GPS+GLONASS data supported throughout the industry.