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matt@reefmaster:
Hi,
I'd just like to take a moment to introduce ReefMaster Software to this forum, and thank Robert for setting it up.

A quick summary of ReefMaster:

• ReefMaster is a Windows application that lets you edit waypoints and tracks graphically on top of world background maps.
• ReefMaster imports and exports natively to Humminbird track and waypoint files.
• ReefMaster lets you create contour maps from saved track logs that you can also view and manipulate in full 3D.
• There is a fully functional 14 day trial where you can try all of the ReefMaster features without any limitation.
• There is a FREE version that offers all of the waypoint management features, but does not include the mapping component.


Now, a few more details..

ReefMaster is a Windows PC application that combines graphical track and waypoint management with underwater mapping, letting you create your own maps using data that you collect in your saved track logs. You can export your contour maps as images, Google Earth overlays, or to your Humminbird unit as segmented tracks - you can use the track styles menu on your unit to make the contours show as solid lines in a range of different colours. ReefMaster also provides a map editing screen where you can draw and edit paths for export as segmented tracks. For example, you can outline marine sanctuary zones or state lines so that are easily visible on your unit.

ReefMaster is not just about mapping!
ReefMaster offers extremely simple to use, graphical waypoint management with a host of features designed with boat anglers, and Humminbird users, in mind. These include;

• Import and export of GPX and native Humminbird track and waypoint formats.
• Automatic import of Humminbird screen snapshots with waypoint information - the image is attached to the new waypoint where it can be viewed with a single click.
• Automatic elimination of duplicate waypoints.
• Preservation of Humminbird waypoint symbols and conversion of Humminbird symbols to and from ReefMaster's own symbol set.
• Unlimited number of waypoint groups with super simple copying and moving of waypoints between groups.
• Unlimited notes and images for each waypoint.

ReefMaster provides a simple way to store and edit track logs
• Import and export tracks directly from and to Humminbird format memory cards.
• Edit tracks graphically; crop, delete, filter by depth and apply water level adjustments.

Underwater mapping can add a new dimension to your fishing experience
• Create maps using the depth and position information in saved track logs.
• View maps in full 3D, with waypoints shown in full 3D on your underwater models. Drag and drop waypoints in 3D!
• Generate contour lines, with user adjustable contour increments.
• Generate maps from your contours - you select the contours you want to appear on your GPS.

ReefMaster also acts as a librarian for your GPS data, allowing you to create Data Sets that contain waypoints, maps and tracks. Data sets allow you to group the data you need at any one time on your GPS so that they can be exported to your Humminbird with a single click. Create a data set for each different port or lake you fish, or for the different marks you need as the seasons, and target fish, change.

ReefMaster is available in three editions, FREE, LITE and PRO.

• The FREE edition contains all of ReefMaster's track and waypoint management features, but is limited to importing and exporting GPX format files.
• The LITE edition adds native import and export of Humminbird and Lowrance data formats, data sets and hand edited map paths.
• The PRO edition has all of the above, plus 3D underwater mapping.

There is a 14 day, fully functional free trial with all of the features of the PRO edition enabled. At the end of the trial, you can buy a license for one of the premium editions or continue to use the free version.

There's much more on the site, including a host of reference material and tutorials, so please take a look: ReefMaster

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please do not hesitate to post on this forum.

thanks!

Matt

Bob B:
Sounds like a very useful program.......Does it work with data from the new 6.6 version? 

flatcat_auz:
I always get sacred when all the features are mention but no price. A bit like the 360 marketing.....

matt@reefmaster:
Hi Bob,
The application reads and writes Humminbird track (.HT) and routes and waypoints (.HWR) files, it does not read .SON files.
It has been tested up to version 6.3.

Flatcat,
The price of the full 3D mapping edition is US$119, there is a lite edition @$49 which includes native Humminbird and Lowrance import and export as well as the capability to draw map areas by hand.
The full features comparison table is here.

The free edition is free, and includes all the waypoint and track editing features of the other two versions. The only limitation is that it is restricted to importing and exporting files in the GPX file format. From a Humminbird user's perspective, this means that you need to run the data through Humminbird PC between ReefMaster on the way in and out of your unit, in order to create the appropriate native file formats.
The program is very easy to use, with a world background map and simple, graphical editing facilities. Give it a try! You get to sample the full set of features for 14 days before the feature limitations of the free version kick in, so if you want to try making a map with your stored data you've got plenty of time!

thanks,
Matt

flatcat_auz:
Sorry mate didn't realise you were one of us  8). I might give it a go and let you know how I went.

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