QR Code management

Administration > QR code management

Create a QR code to share observation of an area with other naturalists regardless if they are NaturaList users.

Places and QR code creation

See existing QR codes.

1. Search
Reduce list by typing the name of a site, user, or part of it, and click SEARCH.
When a filter is applied and you want to deactivate it, click on DISPLAY ALL to see the full list.

2. Page and items
Select page number and/or number of items per page. Count indicate the total of items found for the search.

3. Details
See details of the QR code and generate the code if necessary.

To generate a QR code:
1. Select size of QR code from the expandable menu.
2. Check the cell Transparent background? if interested.
3. Check guidelines if necessary.
4. Generate the code.
5. Download NaturaList code to place it next to your QR.

4. Edit
Modify information of a QR code.

1. Modify if necessary site's basic details: Name and coordinates.
· Type new coordinates or select from the map below. See wiki section Web interface > Local portal > Navigating the map to know how to navigate the map if necessary.
2. Modify QR parameters for the site:
· Radius: Select from the expandable menu the radius from given coordinates delimiting the area the QR code applies to..
· Number of days: Select from the expandable menu the number of days the QR will be valid.
· Project / partner: Type the name, or part of the name, of the project or partner whose icon will be displayed when scanning the QR code on the left hand field, and select the project/partner name from the expandable menu on the right.
· Advertising?: Check if there is any advertising or partner.
· Comment: Leave a comment if appropriate. Select the name of the language from the taps and type a comment in the language selected (see image as an example).
3. When done, press ADD.

5. Delete
Use to delete the selected QR code.

See a summary of QR details and
· Press YES to definitely delete the QR code, or
· Press NO to cancel delete and keep the QR code.

6. New
Create a new QR code.

1. Provide site's basic details: Name and coordinates.
· Type coordinates or select from the map below. See to know how to navigate the map if necessary.
2. Set QR parameters for the site:
· Radius: Select from the expandable menu the radius from given coordinates delimiting the area the QR code applies to..
· Number of days: Select from the expandable menu the number of days the QR will be valid.
· Project / partner: Type the name, or part of the name, of the project or partner whose icon will be displayed when scanning the QR code on the left hand field, and select the project/partner name from the expandable menu on the right.
· Advertising?: Check if there is any advertising or partner.
· Comment: Leave a comment if appropriate. Select the name of the language from the taps and type a comment in the language selected (see image as an example).
3. When done, press ADD.

7. Export
Export details of existing QR codes on the local portal as a .txt file.

8. Export views
Export a /txt file summarising number of visits each QR code in the local portal had.
Downloading the .txt requires identification.

1. Select the year to download visits from the expandable menu.
2. Press EXPORT WIEVS
3. Enter the username and password you use to register in any ornitho portal or NaturaList application.

QR code group

List or partners and projects participating in QR codes in this local portal.

1. Details
See details of the selected QR partner.

2. Edit
Modify name of partner or project.

3. Delete
Press to delete the selected partner or project.

· Press YES to definitely delete the project/partner, or
· Press NO to cancel delete and keep the project/partner.

4. New
Create a new Partner or project.

1. Type the name of partner or project involved.
2. Press ADD to save the new partner/project.

Advertising

List of advertising icons.

1. Details
See icon and insertion date of advertiser.

2. Edit
Modify advertiser icon.

1. Press Choose from and
2. Select the icon to upload from your computer.
3. Press MODIFY to change icon.

The new icon will appear directly on the main list.

3. Delete
Use to delete the selected icon.

See a summary of QR details and
· Press YES to definitely delete the icon, or
· Press NO to cancel delete and keep the icon.

4. New
Upload a new advertising icon.

1. Press Choose from and
2. Select the icon to upload from your computer.
The file name will be shown next to the button.
3. Press ADD to upload the new icon.

The new icon will appear directly on the main list.