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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 7 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 7 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

QR & NFC Overview

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

Trap.nz's NFC/QR code functionality streamlines fieldwork by providing context-sensitive actions ...

Updated 7 months ago by Andy Saunders

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 7 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 7 months ago by Andy Saunders

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 7 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 7 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

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 7 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 10 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Understanding the difference between juvenile and mature possums

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding the difference between juvenile and mature possums To avoid confusion when disting...

Updated 11 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

App wont open - says “Login requires network coverage”

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

The app occasionally has an issue where it will not open and gives a message that it requires net...

Updated 11 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

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 11 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 11 months ago by Lenore Winterburn