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The Data Export page allows you to filter and download historical message data from your Duck mesh network in CSV format for external analysis or archival purposes.

Overview

Use the Data Export tool to:
  • Extract specific time ranges of message data
  • Filter by Papa Duck devices
  • Preview data before downloading
  • Export to CSV format for use in spreadsheets or analysis tools

Setting Up Your Export

1

Select Date Range

Choose the start and end dates for your data export
2

Filter by Papa Ducks (Optional)

Select specific Papa Duck devices, or leave empty to include all devices
3

Click Search

Click the “Search” button to preview the data
4

Review Preview

Check the data table to ensure you’re exporting the correct information
5

Export to CSV

Click the “Export CSV” button to download the data

Filter Options

Date Range Selection

Select the beginning date for your export range. The filter includes messages from 00:00:00 on the start date.
Select the ending date for your export range. The filter includes messages up to 23:59:59 on the end date.
Date range limit: Exports are limited to a maximum of 30 days to ensure optimal performance. If you need data for a longer period, create multiple exports.

Papa Duck Filter

The multi-select dropdown allows you to choose which Papa Ducks to include:
  • All Papa Ducks (default): Leave the selection empty to include all devices
  • Specific Papa Ducks: Select one or more Papa Ducks to filter messages from only those gateways
Filtering by Papa Duck includes all messages from both the Papa Duck itself and its connected Mama Duck devices.

Data Preview Table

After clicking Search, the table displays a preview of your filtered data:

Table Columns

ColumnDescription
Papa IDUnique identifier of the Papa Duck gateway
Device IDUnique identifier of the message sender (Papa or Mama Duck)
Event TypeType of message (GPS, Health, Status, Sensor, etc.)
DateMessage timestamp in `YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss` format
Message IDUnique identifier for each message
PayloadMessage content or sensor data
# of HopsNumber of mesh network hops the message traveled

Preview Features

Sortable Columns

Click column headers to sort the preview data

Pagination

Navigate through pages to review the data

Exporting Data

Once you’ve reviewed the preview and confirmed it contains the data you need:
1

Verify Data

Check the preview table to ensure the correct data is selected
2

Click Export CSV

Click the “Export CSV” button at the bottom of the preview table
3

Download File

Your browser will download a CSV file with the naming format: `owl-dms-export-YYYY-MM-DD.csv`
4

Open in Analysis Tool

Open the CSV file in Excel, Google Sheets, or your preferred data analysis tool

Best Practices

Regular exports: Schedule regular data exports (weekly or monthly) to maintain historical archives of your network activity.
Descriptive filenames: After downloading, rename CSV files with descriptive names including date range and device filters.
Verification: Always review the preview before exporting to ensure you’re getting the expected data.