How to export data from FlowWorks

Watch the following video that explains how to export data from FlowWorks.

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Exporting Data

In order to export data to other applications such as Microsoft Excel there are two methods.  The first option is through the ‘Graphing’ tool and the other options is through the ‘Export Data’ tool.

Option 1: Exporting Data through the ‘Graphing’ Tool

First bring data up in the graphing engine for the period of data you want to export using the same techniques as for basic graphing. 

Graphed Data Graphed Data

Once you have the graph showing the data you want to export, click on the ‘Data Export’ button on the top of the graph. 

Exporting Graphed Data Exporting Graphed Data

You will be prompted as to whether you want to open or save the file.

Opening Exported Data File Opening Exported Data File

For this example we will select ‘Open’ the file.  A spreadsheet showing the data will open up.

Option 2: Exporting Data through the ‘Export Data’ option 

The other option for exporting data is through the ‘Management’ tools in ‘My Network’.  This option allows the user to graph large amounts of data without having to wait for the data to load in the graphing engine. 

Select the ‘Export Data’ tool. 

Export Data Tool Export Data Tool

Begin by selecting the site you want to export data for and the measurements.

Data Export Site and Measurement Selection Data Export Site and Measurement Selection

You can also export data from multiple sites at the same time if you want.

Multiple Site Data Export Multiple Site Data Export

Select the date range for the data you want to export using the calendar pickers to the right.

Date Range Selection Date Range Selection

Once you have selected the date range press the export button. 

You will see a summary showing how long it took the server to processor your request, how many data points, rows and number of columns and size of file. Click on ‘Download File’.
Server Processor Summary for Data Download Server Processor Summary for Data Download

Once again you will be asked if you want to save or open the file. For this example we will save the file

Save Downloaded Data Save Downloaded Data

You will then be asked to save the file to a location on your computer.

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