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How to Create Soil Reports and Download Soil Data

There are several ways to create custom soil reports using data from the Soil Data Mart, the electronic field office technical guide (eFOTG), Soil Data Viewer, Web Soil Survey, and the MS-Access template.

A guide is available that gives examples and step-by-step instructions for creating custom reports and downloading data from the Soil Data Mart. To download a copy of the guide, or parts of the guide, click on the appropriate link below.

These Word documents can be viewed with the (Microsoft Word Free Viewer).

Microsoft Word DocumentCreating Soil Reports and Downloading Soil Data (complete guide 3.9 MB)

Microsoft Word DocumentFront line query to determine customer's product needs
Microsoft Word DocumentIntroduction
Microsoft Word DocumentPart 1 Creating reports using Soil Data Mart and eFOTG
Microsoft Word DocumentPart 2 Creating reports using Soil Data Mart
Microsoft Word DocumentPart 3 Creating reports using MS-Access soil data file
Microsoft Word DocumentPart 4 Creating reports using Soil Data Viewer
Microsoft Word DocumentPart 5 Downloading soil data using eFOTG or directly from Soil Data Mart

Exhibits. These documents require Adobe Acrobat.
Adobe Acrobat DocumentExhibit 1 Report from Soil Data Mart
Adobe Acrobat DocumentExhibit 2 Report from MS-Access
Adobe Acrobat DocumentExhibit 3 Report from Soil Data Viewer (without dominant component and reasons shown)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentExhibit 4 Report from Soil Data Viewer (with dominant component and reasons shown)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentExhibit 5 Comparison of Report advantages, disadvantages, and equipment needs

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