UpgradeIntimation

UpgradeIntimation

05.11.2026

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Helical Instructions / Upgrade Intimation to Registration

How to Upgrade an Intimation to a Full Registration via Helical

This guide explains how to upgrade an existing animal intimation to a full registration, from selecting the upgrade form to reviewing and submitting the details.


Before You Start

Make sure you have the following ready before logging in:

  • Your Helical login details and access to the relevant member or account
  • The tag number of the animal currently recorded as an intimation
  • The full registration name you want to use for the animal

Step 1

Start in your member account

  1. Open Helical and select the correct member or account.
  2. In the left-hand menu, select Import Data.
Member dashboard showing the Import Data option.
Member dashboard showing the Import Data option. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.

Step 2

Choose the upgrade form

  1. Under Registrations, select Upgrade Intimation to Registration.
Upgrade Intimation to Registration template.
Upgrade Intimation to Registration template. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.

Step 3

Find and check the animal

  1. Click the Tag No* field and begin typing the animal tag number.
  2. Select the matching animal from the search list.
  3. Check the populated animal information, including the Family Name Code and Sex, to confirm the correct animal is selected.
Find the animal by its tag number.
Find the animal by its tag number. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.

Step 4

Enter the registration name

  1. Enter the animal’s registration name in the required Name* field.
  2. Check that all mandatory fields are complete, then select Next. Resolve any displayed validation errors before proceeding.
Enter the registration name.
Enter the registration name. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.

Step 5

Review the summary

  1. On the Summary screen, review the listed animal update and any messages.
  2. If the details are correct, select Submit. If there is an error, you must return to correct it first before you can submit.
Check the Summary screen before proceeding.
Check the Summary screen before proceeding. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.

Step 6

Confirm the submission

  1. When the Submit Import? confirmation window appears, read the confirmation prompt.
  2. Complete Additional notes on submission if required and select Submit to proceed.
Final Submit Import? confirmation window.
Final Submit Import? confirmation window. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.

Important: Saving or using Save and Exit does not submit the upgrade.


Need Help?

Telephone: 01738 622477

Email: registrations@aberdeen-angus.co.uk

Website: www.aberdeen-angus.co.uk