Link Files

Link Files

DSApp Reports and Datasheet files are exported automatically from DataSight using Tasks (see Connect to DataSight). 

As a minimum, you will require the name of the DSApp Report as exported from your DataSight database to your FTP Server.

Linking a Datasheet file to your configuration is optional, however if you wish to review data in the field, it will be required.

You should record the exact names of the DSApp Report and Datasheet files, including the .csv extensions, for entry into your DataSight configurations. 

 

Link Files

  1. Tap in the Refresh field to determine how you will refresh your linked Files. This can be MANUAL or AUTOMATIC.
    1. MANUAL downloads the DSApp Report or Datasheet file when you tap the UPDATE button on the Home page, or when testing the configuration settings.
    2. AUTOMATIC downloads the DSApp Report File when either; this configuration is selected on the Home page, or according to the Automatic Refresh period specified (default 10 minutes).
      1. (optional) Tap either the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons to the right to increase or decrease the Automatic Refresh period of the DSApp Report and/or Datasheet files.
      2. Altering the Automatic Refresh of the DSApp Report and/or Datasheet files is only available if the Automatic option was selected above.
  • The selection is also displayed on the Collect and View pages directly above the Update
  1. Tap in the DSAPP REPORT field to enter the name of your DSApp Report file using the on-screen keyboard.
  2. If you wish to change the DSApp Report file name, or have previously entered an incorrect one, you can tap the DSAPP REPORT field to modify the name.
  3. Tap Download Report to test the link to your specified file. The download button will change to green if correctly linked.  If the link is not correct, repeat Step 3.
  4. (optional) Tap in the DSAPP Datasheet field to bring up the on-screen keyboard and enter the name of your DSApp Datasheet file.
  5. Tap Download Datasheet to test the link to your specified file. The download button will change to green if correctly linked. If the link is not correct, repeat Step 5.
  6. Next, you will set the Pages in the configuration.
  7. At any stage, you can click CANCEL at the bottom of the page to return to the Home.

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