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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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago by Lenore Winterburn

Reporting using the NZAT / trap.nz reporting app 

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Reporting

  Individuals with one or more traps can see records of their trap interactions using the app. ...

Updated 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 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...

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 8 months ago by Andy Saunders

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 8 months ago by Andy Saunders

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 ...

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...

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 8 months ago by Andy Saunders

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...

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 8 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 8 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 8 months ago by Lenore Winterburn