Thanks everybody, some very useful thoughts here. Data retrieval is a core issue and I have developed a naming convention and file structure. If we can archive files as pdfs then that would do. They are a diligent lot, but I appreciate that things like this can be a drag. I have spent nearly two years trialling the data collection and subsequent write up, with the hope that my experience can achieve simple consistency.
This is a voluntary activity so I can only suggest and enthuse. Thanks for your inputs all. The project is out for limited trial now, it will be interesting to see how it goes.
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