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The CSV event file importer is designed to provide a way to upload one-off data for sites not currently monitored by MPEC loggers. This tool can be accessed via the sites tab and is listed under the actions menu next to each site. Event files must be formatted in the following manner:

File Structure

File header

The file must start with the site name, on line 1. No other information is required.
Line 2 must be blank

Info

Files created in Excel will add in extra commas on lines 1 and 2, these can be safely left in.

Event information

The first event must start on line 3. Each line should have the following form:

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Info

Files created in Excel may add an extra comma to each event line, this can be safely left in.

Additional information

File must be saved as .csv, any other file type will be not be uploaded.

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