Documents

Documents

In the DataSight database, Documents are stored files that relate to a specific station or a specific level in the data structure. These might be photographs, spreadsheets, raw data files, instrument user or service manuals, etc. DSWeb provides online access to these documents.

 

View documents using DSWeb

  1. Expand the levels in your data list and click on the name of the station that you are interested in.
  2. Click Document.
  3. Select the file name of the document you wish to view.
  4. Follow the instructions to open or save the file.

 

Add Documents using DSWeb

The DSWeb application will need to have appropriate write permissions to successfully upload documents to the DataSight database. Check with your administrator.

With the required permissions:

  1. Upload new documents using Add your Control Document here.
  2. Add a Description of your file.
  3. Click Choose File to browse through your device and select the document.

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