Entering Historical Records
Got old paper records or data from other systems? Import your beekeeping history to get the full picture of your colonies' development! 📚
📈 Why Import Historical Data?
- ✓ Get meaningful analytics and trends from day one
- ✓ Track queen performance over multiple seasons
- ✓ Preserve years of valuable beekeeping observations
- ✓ Compare historical performance with current data
📝 Manual Entry
Best for detailed paper records with specific observations.
- • Full control over data accuracy
- • Can include detailed notes
- • Perfect for unique observations
📊 Bulk Import
Ideal for large datasets from spreadsheets or other systems.
- • Fast processing of multiple records
- • CSV format support
- • Automated validation
Screenshot: The historical data import tools make it easy to preserve your beekeeping history
🔄 The Import Process
Prepare Your Data
Organise records by date, hive, and observation type
Choose Import Method
Manual entry or bulk upload via CSV
Review and Validate
Check imported data for accuracy and completeness
View Your Timeline
See your complete beekeeping history in CombCensus
💡 Tips for Successful Data Import
Data Preparation
- ✓ Start with your most recent and complete records
- ✓ Ensure dates are in a consistent format
- ✓ Group related observations together
Quality Control
- ✓ Import small batches first to test the process
- ✓ Double-check queen assignments and dates
- ✓ Verify imported data appears correctly in analytics
🎯 What's Next?
Fantastic! You now have the basics covered. Your apiaries, hives, queens, and records are all set up. Ready to explore the routine activities that keep your colonies thriving?