Example Scripts

Scripts enable you to automate tasks in Echoview that you would otherwise perform manually. These tasks range from the creation of Echoview files through to the export of processed data. Using scripts to perform these routine tasks can save you valuable time.

Scripts can be written in a variety of programming languages including Visual Basic, Python, Java, C++, MATLAB or R, to name a few. If you have example code in another language that you would like to share, or for further assistance with any aspect of scripting, please contact us. Please note that our Support team can offer limited assistance with writing scripts in languages beyond Visual Basic or C++.

The Automation module is required to run scripts with Echoview.

A tutorial, 'Introduction to COM scripting', is also available on the Tutorials page.

Below are example scripts provided by Echoview Software, as well as links to code shared by Echoview users on other websites. Think of these as examples of Echoview COM objects and programming-language syntax in action, intended to assist you in writing your own scripts. Note that depending on your computer's settings, clicking on the script links below will either show the script directly in your web browser or it may try to run the script. Use the Right-click > Save… option in your browser to download a script to your computer.

Please contact Echoview Support if you would like us to add a link to example code on your site.

Scripts provided by Echoview

EV script 001 - New EV files for folder of data.vbs (VBScript)

Create multiple Echoview files by adding data from a folder of raw data files
Create dialog boxes for user input (to select destination folders etc.)
Export a line
Loop actions in Visual Basic (the core of the script – a "For" loop – is on lines 302-327)

EV script 002 - Changing variable properties in multiple variables in multiple EV files.vbs (VBScript)

Select multiple ev files
Select multiple variables in each ev file
Change variable properties (such as grid settings)
Save and close EV file

EV script 003 - Pick and export lines in all EV files in a folder.vbs (VBScript)

Open first EV file from nominated folder
Select multiple variables
Pick line on each variable
Export lines to csv format
Save EV file
Repeat for all other EV files in nominated folder

EV script 004 - Add new data file locations to all EV files in a folder.vbs (VBScript)

Open first EV file from nominated folder
Add a new entry to EV File Properties > EV Files > Data File Locations
Save EV file
Repeat for all other EV files in nominated folder

EV script 005 - Update EVI files for all EV files in folders.vbs (VBScript)

Open first EV file from nominated folder
Preread all data files in the EV file to regenerate EVI files
Save EV file
Repeat for all other EV files in nominated folder
Repeat for all other EV files in subfolders of nominated folder

EV script 006 - Import, rename and overwrite a line.vbs (VBScript)

Open a nominated EV file
Import a line. When lines are imported they are given a default name (e.g. Line n).
Identify the imported line
Rename the imported line
Overwrite an existing line with the imported line

EV script 007 - New EV file using template, detect and export fish tracks (VBScript)