Plot Upload and Analysis Trouble Shooting
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The following guide is designed to assist you if you have any problems with uploading or analyzing your plots with the TradeAware system.
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There are a few different reasons why your data upload may not be working. The majority of these are driven by the limitations of the EU TRACES system which are documented .
The system currently accepts polygons and multi-polygons in GeoJSON format. If your data is in another format or uses features such as points, you can who will be happy to assist you.
Our file size limit is 10mb for an upload. If your file is larger than this, then either divide it into smaller files (our guide below shows how) or you can who will be happy to assist you.
The maximum single plot size you can upload is 10,000 hectares. If your plot is larger than this, either divide it into smaller areas (our guide below shows how) or you can who will be happy to assist you.
When our system says that the plot "kinks" this means that it self-intersects. Self-intersecting geometries—where parts of a boundary overlap or loop back—are problematic because they make calculations, such as area and spatial relationships, unreliable, and can lead to errors in processing. You will need to resolve the self-intersection or you can who will be happy to assist you.
If you GeoJSON contains a property on the plots that is the name of the plots, you can bulk upload this in TradeAware. For this to work, these must be included in the feature properties as a "name" field.
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When you upload plots with a name, a short number will be added to the end to ensure uniqueness. For example, the plot with name 123 above if the first in the file would become 123_1.
If you have received an error indicating that your GeoJSON file exceeds the 10,000 hectares limit, follow the steps below to split your file into smaller parts. These instructions will guide you through using free online tools to manage your data efficiently.
Option 1: Using GeoJSON.io
Upload Your GeoJSON File:
Click on "Open" at the top of the page.
Choose "File" and upload your GeoJSON data. Your data will be visualized on the map.
Manually Split the Features:
Click on individual features or groups of features you want to split.
Use the "Edit" option to select and delete the features you don't need in the current file, leaving only the desired features.
Export the Split Files:
Click "Save" to export the remaining features as a new GeoJSON file.
Repeat the process until your file is split into smaller parts.
Re-upload the Files: Upload the newly created, smaller GeoJSON files to resolve the size limit issue.
Option 2: Using MyGeoData Converter
MyGeoData Converter is a free online tool that can help you manage and split large GeoJSON files.
Upload Your GeoJSON File:
Click "Upload Data" and select your GeoJSON file.
Split the File:
Follow the prompts to convert and split your GeoJSON file. You may choose to split by attributes or manually, depending on your file's structure.
Download the Split Files:
Download the resulting smaller GeoJSON files.
Re-upload the Files: Use the newly created files to proceed with your workflow.
File Size Limits: Most free online tools have file size limits (typically around 5-10MB). If your file exceeds these limits, consider using a free desktop application like QGIS for more advanced splitting.
Files uploaded to TradeAware have to use the CRS84 projection (longitude, latitude format). If your files use a different projection, you will need to reproject them for compatibility or you can who will be happy to assist you.
The system only supports 2D geometries. Files with 3D or higher-dimensional data need to be converted to 2D by removing any additional dimensions or you can who will be happy to assist you.
If you do a bulk upload, the time to complete the analysis depends on the size of your upload. If it's not ready right away, feel free to check back later or .
is a free, online editor for GeoJSON files, allowing you to manually split and manage your data.
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Open MyGeoData Converter: Visit in your browser.
Manual Splitting: Some tools, like , require manual effort to split features. Be prepared to repeat the process if necessary to get your data within the acceptable limits.
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