How to add / edit a custom soil texture?

How to add / edit a custom soil texture?

Editing soil texture

1. Go to the details page of the sensor station you'd like to change, then select the pencil ('edit') button. 




2. Click the Soil Texture dropdown. 




3. If you'd like to use an existing soil texture, choose from the available options, then click 'Confirm.'




Adding a Custom Soil Texture

1. From the Edit Soil Texture popup, select 'Add New.' 



2. Enter the name and the Wet/OK and OK/Dry thresholds, then click 'Add'




3. Select the soil texture you just created, then click confirm.




Editing Custom Soil Texture

1. Click the edit button next to the custom soil texture.




2. Make changes to the name or soil texture thresholds and click the checkmark when you're finished.



3. Click 'Confirm' to save your changes.



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