User guide

Racelogic Ltd DriftBox Tools
Software
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Tools
Clicking on the „Tools‟ icon on the Toolbar will reveal a drop-down list containing a number of
useful features, such as File Repair and the Exporting Data to Mapping Software facility.
Arrange Windows
The use of different screen resolutions or multiple screens can
cause DriftBox Tools windows to be placed out side of the default
screen size, which is then not viewable when the default screen is
used.
This facility allows any DriftBox Tools windows that have been lost
off the visible screen to be located back into the visible screen
area.
Export Data
This option allows the location data stored on a „.dbn‟ file to be
converted into a „.txt‟ file that may be used with Google Earth,
Microsoft AutoRoute and Microsoft Streets & Trips, to show the vehicle‟s path in the mapping
software. This option is also used to create a file that can be used in Track Vision software.
Exporting Data to Google Earth
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Data can be exported to Google Earth by selecting the Tools menu and choosing the Google Earth
option. The resultant file .kml is recognised by the Google Earth software and allows data to be
viewed on the satellite images.
Upon exporting the file, you will be prompted for an X and Y offset: this allows for data to be
correctly aligned on the satellite images – much of Google Earth is not exactly accurate so some
exported files, such as circuit overlays, may „miss‟ the edges of the track. The offset allows for this
error to be corrected.
NOTE: if your data file has more than 65,000 sample points the DriftBox software will automatically
sub-sample the file to ensure the entire length of the file is represented in the exported file. Google
Earth cannot display files of greater than 65,000 samples.
Exporting to Mapping Software (AutoRoute or Streets & Trips)
Load the „.dbn‟ file into DriftBox Tools using the „Load All‟ button from the main toolbar, then click
on the „Export Data To Mapping Software‟ option in the „Tools‟ menu.
A small selection box will appear, in which the export rate can be chosen.
Importing the Mapping file into AutoRoute or Streets & Trips
Open AutoRoute or Street & Trips. Click on „Data‟ and then select „Import Data Wizard‟. When
prompted, browse for the „.txt‟ file you have just created with DriftBox Tools and