Data reprocessing

Data reprocessing in MyGeotab allows you to recalculate your data using new or updated information.

When you create a new rule in your database and apply it to groups, it generates exceptions from that point in time forward. To apply a new rule to previous generated data, you must reprocess your exception data.

Note: The maximum range for reprocessing data is 6 months from the current date. If an older date is selected in the calendar, the application will automatically move it to the last date in the 6-month window.

Users can manually initiate data reprocessing using the Rules feature in MyGeotab. When reprocessing data, users should keep in mind these key points:

  • Processing time:

    • Reprocessing data for a period of less than seven days generally occurs immediately.

    • Reprocessing data for more than seven days is scheduled for after-hours processing. Results may not be available until the next day.

    • Large data reprocessing requests may take multiple nights to complete.

  • Potential lag time: Reprocessing data can cause lag in the database.

  • After-hours processing:

    • After-hours processing takes place between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM daily and all day on Sundays.

    • The reprocessing window is based on the local time of the servers. For example, our North American servers use Eastern Time.

    • The custom code "WEEKENDPROCESS" enables all-day reprocessing on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Archived assets: It is not possible to reprocess data for archived assets. If you need to reprocess data from assets that have been archived, you'll need to first reactivate the assets.

  • Checking reprocessing completion: To check if a reprocess request is complete, you must examine the exception data to check for the appropriate changes. For confirmation of reprocess completion, contact Geotab Support and provide the server and database name.

Reprocessing exception data

Learn how to reprocess exception data in MyGeotab to apply new rules to previously generated data.

Note: The maximum range for reprocessing data is 6 months from the current date. If an older date is selected in the calendar, the application will automatically move it to the last date in the 6-month window.
  1. Navigate to Groups & Rules > Rules in the main menu.
  2. Click Reprocess data to open the options menu.
  3. Select your Start date. Data will be reprocessed from this date forward.
  4. Select your Assets from the dropdown list.
  5. Select the rule or rules you want to apply to reprocessed data from the dropdown list.
    The reprocessing data window showing the options to reprocess by asset, rule, and date range.
  6. Click Apply changes.
Large requests may take significant time to process. In some cases, the system may schedule your request to process overnight.