Data can be manually entered record by record into DataSight. Manual data entry is most useful where paper records are the source of your data, or you have discrete data for a rare event. This type of entry requires existing Levels and Collection information.

Manual Data Entry templates, which can replicate your field datasheets, can be saved so data records can be keyed in quickly.

Open Manual Data Entry from the DataSight Ribbon

• Click Manual Data Entry in the Input Group of the DataSight Ribbon. The Manual Data Entry form appears.

See also:

• Import Routine
• Automated Import
• Data Migration

Create Records

1. Click Manual Data Entry in the Input Group of the DataSight Ribbon. The Manual Data Entry form appears.
2. Select a Level 3 you want to add data to from the drop down tree list.
3. Enter the Date and Time by overtyping the current timestamp or using the Calendar Tool.
4. (Optional) Select the Person, Equipment and Flag from the drop-down lists. Click on the
5. Select the Variables to be entered from the drop-down list of variables. The Variable Names will appear in the left hand column of the form.
6. Define the order of the variables on the form using the up and down . 
7. Click in a variable name row.
8. Enter the measured or Input Value in the corresponding cell in the right hand column.
9. (Optional) You can also change the Flag against individual variable(s) here.
10. Selection check-boxes located to the left of each variable name row allow you to select which individual records are to have their changes saved.
11. Click Save to commit the data to the database.
12. Once your data is successfully created, a confirmation box will display.

See also:

• Edit Data using MDE
• Manual Data Entry Templates
• Using MDE Templates with DSApp