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The transcription environment has a top header and a left-side header which can be repositioned so that the text is clear. 

 

To do so, hover your mouse over the top or side header for instructions. These areas will freeze the area shown so that you can clearly see the Date and Time Column Guide and the Field Headers Guide while transcribing. They can be readjusted at any time.

 

 

Click "Open Transcriber Panel" in the top left hand corner to begin transcribing.

A pop up will appear with tabs that should match up with the headings/labels in the logbook (ex. Anemometer, Barometer, etc.)

The transcription box can be moved as needed around the page, but can't be resized.

Step 2: Changing the Date

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Click on the first tab (ex. Barometer).

Pick the date from the drop down menu by clicking the clock icon.

The dates entered as metadata should be highlighted.

You can also manually enter the date in the text box under "Date".

Note: You cannot click on any dates other than those highlighted, or enter a random date.

Step 3: Start Transcribing 

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You are ready to start entering data!

We recommend you enter the data one row at a time, working through the tabs for each row from left to right - working from Barometer to Rain and Snow, for example. 

Press "Save" after entering the data in each tab before going on to the next tab. You can enter all the data from one column at a time, such as "Barometer", but you need to remember to change the time for each new row.

 

After you've finished entering data into one of the tabs, you will be prompted to draw a highlight box around the observations you have just transcribed. Make sure not to include the date into this highlighted box, just the data you entered.

If you have accidentally included the date or time in this box, don't fret!

The box can be edited by hovering your mouse over the highlighted box. On the left you will see three symbols - Edit the Annotation, Resize the Annotation, and Reposition the Annotation - and on the right you will see a red symbol Delete Annotation.

 

Edit the Annotation: will allow you to edit the data you inputed into this tab

Resize the Annotation: will allow you to resize the current highlight box by clicking and dragging the bottom right corner.

Reposition the Annotation: will allow you to move the current highlight box around by dragging it into position.

Delete the Annotation: will allow you to fully delete the highlight box and the data and begin once again on this transcription tab.

Once a tab has been complete and a highlight box has been drawn, you can move on to the next tab until the entire row is finished.

Repeat this until the observations from every row have been entered!

Note: If you have accidentally clicked out of the transcriber panel, don't worry! Simply go back to the "Open transcriber panel" button in the top left corner and navigate back to the tab you were currently on, checking to ensure that the date and time are correct.

Step 4: Final Touches

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You can take a break whenever you want by clicking "Stop Transcribing" in the top right corner.

 

A pop-up will appear with two choices:

Take a break: will allow you to pause your transcription and come back to it later

Mark as complete: will tell us that you are finished transcribing the entire page and are ready to move on to your next page

Clicking "Take a break" will bring you to a summary of what you have completed so far on this specific transcription while "Mark as complete" will bring you to the "My Transcriptions" page, where you can view or continue any of your previous transcriptions.

Getting Help

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Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any issues with the transcription process!

And while it is out of date, the following video may help in your understanding of the transcription process: