WDTF Data Export

WDTF Data Export

DataSight can be used to automate the export of data in the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Water Data Transfer Format (WDTF).

  1. Select the WDTF Export task type. The Edit Tasks configuration window will appear.
  2. If you are scheduling the recurring WDTF Export, check Overwrite the file at recurrence to overwrite the existing file with the new output file.

Check Send email to send the output file over email. Then enter the desired email address in the Recipient(s) field. To enter more than one email address, separate each address with a comma. Click   to add a Subject and Body to your email. 

  1. Enter a File Name with the destination folder.
  2. Select the Saved Datasheet from the drop down list to filter the data set.
  3. Enter your settings for FTP: Type in the FTP Server, Username and Password.
  4. Select the Regulation
  5. Select the Interpolation method by which you wish your data to be treated.
  6. Set the recurrence interval over which you wish the report to run.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Remember to click Save in the Quick Access Toolbar to save the entire Task set, prior to closing the Tasks list.

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