Importing AviSys stream files

In case you are not familiar with importing data via an AviSys stream file, here is a quick tutorial. Once you have downloaded your stream file, possibly accompanied by a field notes file, use AviSys to perform the steps listed below. Note: An AviSys stream file has an extension of .str. It may be accompanied by a field notes file, which has the same filename but an extension of .fnr.

1. Switch to world mode.
2. Click File->Sighting Record Streaming->Read Stream from File...
3. Use the Windows explorer dialog to find your stream file and select it.
4. AviSys will display a series of message boxes that you will have to dismiss. If all is going well, these messages will be
   1. This file passes the Version 6 Stream File test.
   2. Stream File loaded into Sighting Stream.
   3. That means it's just loaded into memory. It has not been added to your sighting file.
   4. To add these records to your sighting file you must use "Import Records From Stream".
5. Optional: You can press F8 to have a quick look at your data that is ready to import.
6. Click File->Sighting Record Streaming->Import Records From Stream...
7. Again, Avisys will display a series of message boxes that you will have to dismiss. If all is going well, these messages will be
   1. All records checked OK - ready to import...
   2. OK to add ___ sighting records to your sighting file? (Click Yes)
   3. Confirm each of ___ records before importing? (Click Yes or No)

   If you choose to confirm each record, AviSys will present them one at a time, and you can edit them as you go, or choose to skip certain records. This may sometimes be useful but it gets quite tedious for a long list.

   If you choose not to confirm each record, they will all be immediately loaded and you can go to the Journal to review and edit them.

8. If your imported list includes any life birds, or any species new to any of your checklists, you will need to run Utilities->Set Checklist Markers after importing.