How To Upload Machine Data From Your Device

Guide To Uploading Machine Data Files From Your Device

Uploading or submitting your planting, application, or harvest data to the INVISION Platform is a straightforward and easy process. You have three options available to you: uploading files from your device, connecting to a third party, or manually entering data. Continue reading this guide to discover the best way for you to upload your data to INVISION.

1. Navigate to Your Field 
   • Find the field you have machine data for on the Trials Overview Page.
   • Open that field into View Fields.
     • For additional help with this step, check out our Guide To Understanding the INVISION Overview Page.
2. Find the Correct Protocol Step
   • Locate the protocol step you need to upload data for. The three most common steps are the following:
     
     • Planting
     • Application
     • Harvest
   • Click on the Upload button under the step you have data for.
     

     

   • This will bring up a new menu where you will have different selection options to upload data. If you have your machine files located on your computer or other device, Upload File is the option you will want to choose.

1. Select Upload File
   • Click on the Upload File option.
     

     

     
     

All machine files need to be zipped into one folder in order to be uploaded.

1. Attach Your File
   • A new popup will appear where you have two options to locate your file:
     • Browse Your Files: You can click inside the dotted boundary, which will open the files available on your computer, where you can select the zipped folder containing the machine data files you're wanting to upload.
     • Drag and Drop: You can also drag and drop folders into the dotted boundary.
       
     • Once your files are uploaded, you'll see the name of the folder you've selected.
       •  Double check you've selected the correct folder.
       • You can remove it using the trash can icon, and select a new folder if needed.
         

         

   • Fill Out Upload Notes
     • You have the option to fill out field notes before you upload. 
     • Please include any information that will be helpful to the data processor that look at this data, such as:
       • Any complications with the operation
       • Any landmarks that identify areas of interest
       • Any weather events that could potentially have affected the operation
       • Any useful information that is not obvious from the data alone
2. Upload Your Data
   • Once you've attached your folder, checked it, and filled out the upload notes, click the Upload button to finish the upload process.
     

     

     
     
   • Once the files have been uploaded, you'll see a notification in the bottom left corner of View Fields confirming the upload was successful.
     
     • If there happens to be any issues with the files you've uploaded, you'll receive an email with an update of what the issue was, and next steps to follow.
3. Check Your File Status
   • You can see the status of your upload underneath the step name. The following statuses are possible:
     • Available: This status means you still need to upload files for this protocol step.
       • If you've uploaded your files once, but come back to this step and see the status as available, that means there was an issue with your files. Please address the issue and upload again.
     • Pending: This status means your files are still being processed. Keep an eye on your email inbox in case there are any issues.
     • Completed: This status means you've successfully uploaded your machine data files.