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     Digitizer entry is easily performed in FishBC 3.0.  As you can see the Digitizer interface is getting a face lift with the patch, therefore we will not spend any time here discussing the old window.  If you currently have the old Digitizer window please consult the help facility within FishBC.

     We have moved from an interface using text boxes to one that utilizes a spreadsheet to hold and enter data.  The first row and column (gray colored) are reserved for headings and arrows that indicate what cell your measurement will be place in.  There are toolbar items available to move to the target cell to different rows and columns.

     As mentioned in the discussion of the patch, FishBC was originally compatible with only serial port digitizers.  These digitizers are quickly becoming obsolete and there have been several requests to add compatibility with newer USB digitizers.  With the patch, FishBC 3.0 is compatible with any USB digitizers that utilize the Wintab32 driver.  The Wintab32 driver is a standard established for the communication between software and digitizers.  If you are unsure if your digitizer is Wintab32 compatible consult the manufacture.  If you receive the patch and find that your USB digitizer does not work with FishBC 3.0 please consult the FishBC author at the support page.  We will do our best to resolve any compatibility issues.

     See the table below for a list of compatible digitizer.  The Wintab32 compatible encompasses many digitizer models and would not be practical to list them all here.

Old Digitizer Window


New Digitizer Window Available With Patch

Digitizer Settings
(Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits)
Houston Instrument HIPAD 4800,E,7,2
Houston Instrument True Grid 1200,E,7,2
Kurta IS/ONE 4800,O,7,2
Summagraphics MM1201 9600,O,8,1
Summagraphics MM61 9600,O,8,1
SAC Sonic Digitizer 9600,O,7,2
SAC GP-07 Sonic Digitizer 9600,O,7,2
Wintab32 compatible*** N/A these do not require specified settings***
Other Enter the settings yourself, these settings can be found in your digitizers manual
***Available with FishBC 3.0 Patch.