EarthRanger provides several methods for exporting observation data, with the Ecoscope Data Downloader being the most efficient and preferred option. Below are the available options for exporting observation data, including steps for preparing and managing the exported data. 

Option 1: Using the Ecoscope Data Downloader

The Ecoscope Data Downloader provides another method for exporting track data for subjects or groups:
 

1. Download the Ecoscope Data Downloader
   1. Follow the installation instructions specific to your operating system.
2. Export Subject Tracks
   1. Use the downloader to export track data for subject groups in either CSV or GeoPackage format.
   2. The file includes all subjects in a group, with a column indicating the subject name. This allows you to split the data by subject if needed.

For detailed steps on using the Ecoscope Downloader, see How to Use the Ecoscope Downloader.

This method generates files compatible with ArcGIS and other GIS tools.

Option 2: Exporting Observations from the Admin Site
 

1. Download the Observations List
   1. Log in to the admin site and navigate to Observations > Observations.
   2. Apply filters, such as time range, to export only the required observations.
   3. Export the observations list as a CSV file.
      
      
      
      For more information around Observation CSV export on specific subjects please visit: Exporting Subject Tracks. 
       
2. Preparing the Data for Use
   The downloaded file includes latitude and longitude combined in a single column. To separate these values:
   
   Splitting Latitude and Longitude in Google Sheets
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Open the CSV File
      • Import the file into Google Sheets.
   2. Select the Location Column
      • Highlight the column containing combined coordinates.
   3. Split Text to Columns
      • Go to Data > Split text to columns.
      • Choose Space as the separator.
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   4. Rename and Clean Columns
      • Rename the new columns as Latitude and Longitude.
      • Remove parentheses by using Find and Replace:
        • Replace ( and ) with nothing.
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   5. Save the File
      • Save the updated sheet as a CSV file for further use, such as importing into ArcGIS.

Option 3: EarthRanger to ArcGIS Online Integration

For users with an ArcGIS Online account, EarthRanger offers a direct integration to synchronize subject tracks automatically.

1. Set Up the Integration
   • Contact support to implement the integration.
2. Synchronize Data
   • Subject tracks from EarthRanger will sync directly to your ArcGIS Online account.

For more details, visit EarthRanger to ArcGIS Synchronization.

Option 4: Exporting from the Menu

Another option is exporting observations from the Menu in the EarthRanger Web interface.

Important Notes:

• This export includes only the Collar_ID (Device Manufacturer ID), not the subject name.
• To match observations with subjects, you must also export the Subject Summary and use Excel's VLOOKUP to cross-reference the Subject Name with the Collar_ID.

By using one or a combination of these methods, you can tailor your data exports to meet specific needs, whether for analysis, mapping, or integration with external tools like ArcGIS. For further assistance, reach out to our support team.