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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

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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago by Lenore Winterburn

Moving installations

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

See also: Moving installations using the app In order to move an installation you mu...

Updated 1 year ago by Lenore Winterburn

Deleting installations

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

An installation can only be deleted if there are no records associated with it. If you wish to d...

Moving installations between projects

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

The instructions below outline how to move traps between projects. The process is basical...

Updated 1 year ago by Lenore Winterburn