How do I Prepare Data Files for Upload?

Overview: 

Each monitor manufacturer has a proprietary method of storing files in a folder structure that is unique to monitor models and versions. Each of the upload tools has a slight difference in process of preparing those files for upload. This article will cover the process required for web upload of machine data.

Requirements:

• File Compression Utility (7-Zip, WinRar, Winzip, etc.).
• Machine Data from a Supported Monitor.

Process:

Below you can find the process in 3 parts: Copying Data to a Computer and Compressing the Data with 7-Zip or Compressing the Data with Windows Utility.

Copy Data to a Computer: 

1. Select the folder on the data card.
2. Right Click on the folder that contains the data.
3. Select Copy from the menu.
   
4. Navigate to the destination folder.
5. Right Click, select Paste.
   

6. Open folder containing the data.

Compress the Data with 7-Zip:

1. Select the folder containing the 'Point to' location of the data.
2. Right Click on the folder.
3. Select 7-Zip and select Add to "FolderName.7z".
   
4. A new file with a .7Z will be produced. This will be the file selected when using File Upload.

Compress the Data with Windows Utility:

1. Select the folder containing the 'Point to' location of the data.
2. Right Click on the folder
3. Select Sent to and select Compressed (zipped) folder
   
   
4. A new file with a .zip extension will be produced. This will be the file selected when using File Upload

Note: Compressed file size should not exceed 2GB.