Introduction
These instructions present the primary how-to steps for local export of data from Field Book v.5.0.7. Also included in these instructions are steps for retrieving files that have been saved locally to your device.
For additional guidance on selecting data format options, see Options for Format, Field Columns, and Traits.
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How to export data locally from Field Book
Export instructions
Step 1
After data collection of a field is complete, go the home screen of the Field Book app.
Select Export (Fig. 1a).
Step 2
A prompt will appear providing the options for Local or BrAPI export.
Select Local (Fig. 1a).
Note: Selecting BrAPI will export data to BreedBase only.
Step 3: Select data format options
Select “Save” (Fig. 1b) to apply Field Book’s default settings for formatting your export data.
For additional guidance on selecting data format options, see Options for Format, Field Columns, and Traits.
After you select “Save”, options will appear (Fig. 2) for exporting the data to the Android device’s available apps.
Step 4. Select app
Select your preferred app for local export.
Options to export the data to may include Google Drive, BOX, OneDrive, or an email service that is linked to the tablet.
Your data will be saved to two locations:
In the app you selected
On the Android device under “Files” > “Images” > “photos”.
Requirements for local export via available apps
To export the data using available apps on the Android device (Google Drive, BOX, OneDrive, email service, or other), an internet connection or cell service must be available.
The app must also be downloaded on the Android device.
Retrieval of data files that have been exported to your device
To view the data files saved to your Android device, exit Field Book and go to the device’s main screen.
Select “Files”> “Documents” > “field_export” (Fig. 3a, 3b).
You should see the individually exported .csv files (Fig. 3b).
Retrieval of images that have been exported to your device
To view any plot images saved to your Android device, start at your device’s main screen.
Select “Files”> “Images” > “photos” (Fig. 4).
Each photo will be labeled with the 5-digit unique plot ID number, the photo number for that plot, and a date and time stamp.
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