What are the steps to use the tool?

Export your weather data to MS Excel format (as above) and check for any data errors. 

2. Save the cherry rot risk file on to your computer in a suitable location. 

3. Open the cherry rot risk file and “enable content” if requested 

4. To get started with the demo data or your own data, choose “select file(s)” 

5. Select the file format and then hit “select data files” 

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6. Upload files from any drive and folder on your computer, then select OK if prompted. 

7. The display on all worksheets should be refreshed with the data you have selected. 

8. Now alter parameters to suit your data – first the critical dates that relate to the growing season, then the rot pathogen you want to monitor. 

9. Keep wetness threshold