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Starting out with trap.nz

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

a) Create a trap.nz account  https://trap.nz/user/register (it's a good idea to note down your ...

Updated 3 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

The Proximity alert isn’t loud enough, how can I get it louder?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

If you are finding the proximity function alerts are not loud enough try these steps   1. Selec...

Updated 3 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 3 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Pre- Authenticated Member

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pre-authenticated member?   This is a person who has created a trap.NZ account but ha...

Updated 3 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Can I record ad-hoc kills on Trap.NZ?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

In the event that a pest is killed by something other than a trap (e.g. roadkill, killed by cat/d...

Why don't the project stats on the main project map update immediately?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

The project stats on the main project are are updated daily, not in realtime. If you have just ad...

What coordinate system does Trap.NZ use?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

Trap.NZ uses WGS84 (EPSG 4326) projection Helpful links https://epsg.io/4326 https://www.geo...

Updated 3 months ago by Andy Saunders

I'm stuck, how do I get support?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

If you do get stuck or have a curly one, send us a message via the contact form. Please include a...

How can I find what app version I have installed?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

When you're logged in to the app It is much easier to find the app version if you can log in to ...

How can I enter GPS coordinates for installation locations?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

If you have GPS coordinates, you can enter them into the Manual Coordinates box when adding an in...

Updated 3 months ago by Andy Saunders

Why can't new members see installations?

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

When a new member is added to a project without any permissions, they have limited ac...

Updated 3 months 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...

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 3 months ago by Andy Saunders

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 3 months ago by LoganG

Steps for Handling Unreachable trap.nz Project Administrators

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide trap.nz policies and procedures

Occasionally, trap.nz receives inquiries about a project administrator who cannot be contacted by...

Updated 3 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Data deletion - trap.nz

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide trap.nz policies and procedures

There are many reasons you may want to delete your trap.nz account. Whatever they are, you can no...

Updated 3 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Check your sensors

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

Updated 4 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Steps to help ensure your trap.nz phone app has accurate GPS locations

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

  When using the trap.nz phone app, you will need to follow these steps to minimise GPS location...

Updated 4 months ago by Andy Saunders

Exporting your Trap.nz app service logs

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

Occasionally, there will be an issue when out checking or installing your installations. These c...

Updated 4 months ago by Andy Saunders

Using Advanced field settings app

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

This setting allows for the option to collect more data that the standard settings while also ena...

Updated 4 months ago by Lenore Winterburn