Describe elements found in nature, such as nests, birdhouses or tracking devices.
· This function is only available to users with special rights.
· Objects can be associated to observations, both before and after synchronisation.
· Objects can be associated in groups and groups can be shared among users. It is useful when, for example, same nests are monitored by several users. All information about any of the nests will be shared among all users in the group. One object can belong to more than one group.

Create objects

· Only users with special rights can create objects.
· Your species list must match that of the local portal that granted you the right.

Access it as if entering data, and click Create object (see image below).

Create an object. Main menu.

Place

Place the pointer at the object position as explained in wiki section Mobile interface > Entering records > Enter independent observations > Step 1: Place and click Create object (see image below).

Notice that when in the creating object mode, the pointer has a purple blue-circled dot.

Create object. Place.

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[Back to Create an object]

Information

Enter object information:

Object description.

1. Name
2. Comment
3. Life span
4. Height
5. Picture

1. Name

Enter a name for the object.

2. Comment

Leave a comment if necessary.

3. Life span

Indicate if is a short (annual) or long life (perennial) object.

4. Height of the object above ground/water

Choose from the expandable menu the height at which the object is found. Choose - if unknown.

5. Picture

Upload a picture of the object by selecting from your phone (5a) or taking a new one (5b). Click the bin icon (encircled, below) to delete an uploaded image.

Attach an image to an object.

5a. Select from gallery
5b. Take a picture

Click on object position within the image (arrow, below) to mark the exact position of the object. A hollow red circle will indicate the object.

Marking an object within the picture.

5c. Mark object
5d. Delete image

Click Next when done.

6. Orientation

Select object's orientation by clicking on the white inner circle. A red arrow will indicate the orientation.

Click on the yellow area of the compass to delete the orientation. If orientation is not important, click Next.

Object orientation.

6a. Mark orientation
6b. Delete orientation

Click Next when done.

Enter data about Radius and Nature:

7. Radius

In case the object is a territory, indicate the radius of the territory using the sliding bar (number 8 in picture below). A red line will indicate its limits.

Note: when indicating a radius, the option "Artificial" is deactivated.

Radius and Nature of object.

7. Radius
8. Nature

8. Nature

Indicate the nature of the object.

Choose between Natural, Artificial or a Device. According the nature of the object, next step will be different (see image as an example).

Natural	Icon	Description
		Nest Optionally, choose from the expandable menu the structure the nest lies on or the type of tree and the tree age. If the nest is not on a tree, choose - on the tree age field.
		Burrow
		Dam
		Rock site
		Underground site
		Territory
		Vegetal Optionally choose from the expandable menu the type of forest.
		Hydrographic Optionally choose from the expandable menu the type of water structure.
		Other
Artificial		Nesting platform Optionally choose from the expandable menus the taxonomic group it is intended for, the material of construction and its support.
		Birdhouse Optionally choose from the expandable menus the taxonomic group it is intended for, the material of construction and its support.
		Building Optionally choose from the expandable menus the type of building and in which part of it lays the object.
		Infrastructure Optionally choose from the expandable menu the type of structure.
		Other
Device	N/A

Click Save to end and save record when done.

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Visualising objects

Find your created objects in:
· NaturaList: Menu > Tools > My objects.
· Local portal: Main menu > All my observations. See Browsing objects > On the local portal.

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[Back to Create an object]

Synchronise objects

To synchronise your objects
· Click on synchronise on My objects list, In the phone list, or
· Click to synchronise records when they have an object attached.

[Back to Create an object]

Attach objects to observations

1. Open My objects list going to Menu > Tools > My objects.
2. Click on any object from the My objects list to attach it to an observation (see images below).
3. Choose between:
· Add observation: to add an observation related to the object in real time.
· Add an older observation: to add an observation related to the object that occurred in the past.
4. Enter observation normally.

It is possible to add an observation, either in real time or in the past, independently if the object has been synchronised or not.

Attach an object to an observation (before synchronisation).

Attach an object to an observation (after synchronisation).

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Browse objects

See a list of your objects

in NaturaList, or
see location of objects with associated observations in the local portal that granted you the right to create objects.

On NaturaList

Find created objects in : Menu > Tools > My objects.

· Search and organise objects.
· Different icons provide information about the objects.

List of created objects. Search.

1. Search for an object by typing its name.
2. Organise objects by alphabetical order (left) or by direction (left).
3. Update.
4. List of objects.

List of created objects. Details.

6. Object not yet synchronised. Synchronised object do not show any symbol.
7. Nature of object.
8. Object with an associated image.
9. Object belonging to a protocol.
10. Create a new object.

When the object has been synchronised (no phone next to it), click on object and select See history (see image below).

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On the local portal

Access to synchronised objects from Main Menu > All my observations.

Click on the object you are interested in visualising.

Browsing object in the local portal.

1. Access object
2. Access associated observation

Access object

See object's location on map.

Access observation

See/Modify observation as explained in Web interface > Browsing records > As a registered user > From Explore tab > All my observations.
Change location by clicking on new position on the map.

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Edit objects

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Delete objects

Objects can be deleted from NaturaList only before synchronisation and if they have no associated observation yet.

1. Find your created objects in : Menu > Tools > My objects.
2. Click on any record with a phone icon (not yet synchronised).
3. Choose Delete this object (see image below).

Deleting an object.