How do I...? and other questions

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Post here if you have any questions about using the site that are not covered in the 'how to' guide.

Editing a series of records

Submitted by CharlieLimaBravo on

I have a series of about 70 records I want to edit by adding a location. The location is identical for each record. I can pull up a list of those records by applying a date filter. If I then edit one of those records and Submit it my list reverts to all my records. Is there a way of retaining the records pulled out by the filter after editing one of the records? Or do I have to re-apply the filter each time?

Unable to add a species in the “species box”

Submitted by Juliet ten Doeschate on

I have added species previously but I am now unable to add anything. Each time I type in a species scientific name it comes up in the drop down box but it does nothing when I click on it. How do I sort this? I have lots to add to iRecord but I am currently unable to add anything, very frustrating. Thanks in advance.  This problem seems to have sorted itself now. 

Media licence B

Submitted by Juliet ten Doeschate on

What does everyone else put for the media licence? to add your photos. I had a look at the list and none of it means anything to me. Help would be appreciated. Thanks

Thank you both for taking the time to respond. That makes it a lot easier for me to make a choice. Thanks again, Juliet

Vague date formats when importing data

Submitted by Jim Alder on

I have a relatively large number of historic records (mostly 18th century) to upload.  The records have been stored to a spreadsheet in csv format.  

The records contain dates in various formats. Most are just the year eg 1857.  A few have a year range eg 1880-1884 and just a couole have a secific date eg 21/6/1887.