EID Reader File Import

Overview

Import Session

Import History

Overview

This screen provides the ability to import session files from compatible EID Readers and add common data to all animals on file. It maintains a history of previous imports for reference.

Import Session

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The first time the EID Reader File Import button is selected from the Home screen after installation, it will present the following screen.

To import a session file:

1. Select the IMPORT SESSION button

2. This will open a wizard to

• Select EID Reader

  • Presents a list of previously paired EID Readers (light gray text)

  • Starts discovery of active devices (presents a dialog)

  • When a device is discovered, its text will change to black and the selection button for the device will be active

  • Select a device and NEXT

• Select Session To Import

  • After NEXT was selected in previous screen, it will open this screen with a dialog "Loading Sessions"

  • This will connect to the selected EID Reader and retrieve a list of session files

  • When completed, it will present session IDs, date/time and # of records

  • Select a session file and NEXT

• Create Import Name

  • Presents a field to enter a unique name for the import​

  • This import name will be listed on all animal records next to the data that was added during the import

  • Select NEXT after entering a name - this will check for duplicates and notify you if it is a duplicate so you can edit

• Select Animal Type

  • Select Cattle, Deer or Sheep​

  • This will be the default Animal Type set for any animals on the import file that are new to the system

• Select Data

  • Presents a list of available data elements that can be added to each ​EiD record imported based on the Animal Type selected

  • Select the data element that you would like to add and NEXT​

  • This will present you data entry options based on the data element selected - e.g. text entry for Stud Farm or selection for scan result

  • Once you have entered or selected the data element value, select NEXT

• Review

  • This will present a summary of all entries and COMPLETE and ADD DATA ELEMENT

  • If you select ADD DATA ELEMENT, it will take you through the same steps as outlined above to add another data element and value

  • If you select COMPLETE the system will:

    • Show a progress indicator until the import completes successfully or fails

    • If it fails, it will present a dialog with instructions

    • If it is successful, it will remove the wizard, add the data elements and values specified to the individual records of all animals in the session file and add a row below the headers in the table with the new import at the top (list is default sorted by Date/Time) 

Import History

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Successful imports will be presented in the Import History with the following headers:

• Man./Model - the Manufacturer Name and Model number of device the session file was imported from

• Device ID  - the device identifier that is captured at pairing

• Animal Type - the Animal Type selected 

• Import Name - the name that assigned to the Import

• # of Records - the number of records processed in the import

• Date/Time - the date/time that the job completed