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Remote monitoring overview

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Remote monitoring

Trap.NZ supports the remote monitoring of devices (traps, bait stations etc) equipped with sensor...

Updated 8 months ago by Daniel Bar-Even

Accessing map feeds

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Map feeds

Map feed addresses are in the format:https://io.trap.nz/geo/trapnz-projects/wfs/apikey/project_id...

Updated 9 months ago by Daniel Bar-Even

Managing member permissions

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Members

There are four roles which project members can have within a Trap.NZ project: Trapper, Advanced t...

Updated 10 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Why can’t I import data? it says I’m not using the correct file encoding.

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

If your CSV file is not being accepted and it says “Source file is not in UTF-8 encoding”, you ma...

Updated 10 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Finding your unique trap QR code

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide QR & NFC - Simplify Trapping

QR codes have now been generated for every trap listed on trap.nz. You can print them out and use...

Updated 10 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Using a QR codes

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide QR & NFC - Simplify Trapping

QR codes allow you to enter trap records quickly via the phone camera. Note: NFC / QR is only en...

Updated 10 months ago by Andy Saunders

Converting a spreadsheet to a CSV file for importing data to trap.NZ

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide

This is a good option when you have a large number of records kept in spreadsheets that you would...

Updated 10 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Importing installations using a csv file

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide

This function may be helpful if you have a large project that you are wanting to import into trap...

Updated 10 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Downloading CSV files from your project

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide

  You can download your project information to back up your project files. The download file wil...

Updated 10 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

At my desk (Website)

Getting started

The Trap.nz website is the control centre for your project(s). From adding single records to bulk...

Updated 1 year ago by Andy Saunders

In the field (Mobile app)

Getting started

The trap.nz app is the field tool for managing installations and records. From single traps to co...

Updated 1 year ago by Andy Saunders

Adding installations

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Installations (Traps, Bait Stations, Mo...

Traps, bait stations, monitoring stations, and points of interest are all managed in roughly ...

Updated 1 year ago by Andy Saunders

Understanding the bait-taken calculations

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Reporting

The bait-taken calculations can be a bit confusing to begin with, however, once you understand th...

Updated 1 year ago by Lenore Winterburn

Project Categories

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Projects

You must be a project Administrator have access to the "Project categories" section.   For vide...

Updated 1 year ago by Lenore Winterburn

Resetting the trap.nz phone app

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

trap.nz often has updates, however, despite vigorous testing, sometimes there can be issues that ...

Updated 1 year ago by Andy Saunders

App Open Beta testing

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

Trap.nz Open Beta Testing allows Trap.nz app users to experience the next level functionality ear...

Updated 1 year ago by Andy Saunders

Bird count records

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

Settings Tap the cog icon  to set the type of observations (seen, or seen and heard) a...

Updated 1 year ago by Lenore Winterburn

How do I use the map tools?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

Moving around the map You can pan around the map by clicking and dragging anywhere on the map....

Updated 1 year ago by LoganG

How to bulk load tracks and traps from DNR Garmin?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

Rodney Bethel, a Senior GIS Analyst at Palmerston North City Council, has kindly provided u...

Updated 1 year ago by Andy Saunders

Is my project data shared?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

None of your project data is shared without your permission (please see our privacy p...