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Using data collected with your Outback 360 in Farm Site or Site Pro

The Outback 360 comes with software called "Field Notes". You can take your data card out of the Outback 360 box and load it into the "Field Notes" software and save the data out as a shape file. This Shape File can be imported into Farm Site or Site Pro as a new layer.

To Import an ArcView Shape File:

1. In the Import box select ArcView Shape File for the File Type.

2. Next, select the file that is being imported from the Input File drop-down list. You can use the Browse button to change the drive and/or folder(directory) from which you are reading your data.

3. If you wish to display the layer on the screen immediately after you have imported it, select Activate layer.

4. If you want to define a view for this data, select Create a Zoom View.

5. Select the Import button to begin importing the file.
   If you selected Create a Zoom View, you will be asked for a name for your defined view. Enter a name that describes the field(s) being imported such as Smith#1.

6. In the Import ArcView Shape File box select the Location to which you want the data loaded. The information can not be loaded onto an existing layer, it can only be loaded onto a new layer which will be created for you. As such, you will need to select the Client (with Site Pro) and/or Category where you want the new layer. You will then be able to enter a Layer Name for the new layer where the data will be loaded.

7. Select the Coordinate System, Datum and Zone (for UTM & State Plane) for the data that is being imported. If you are unsure of this information, check with the person who gave you the data and they should be able to tell you what format was used.

8. Select the Import button and the data will be loaded into Farm Site or Site Pro. When the data is loaded, you will be returned to the Import box where you can import another map, if desired. Select the Done button if you are finished.

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