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Data Acquisition and Management�Unit 9 – Field Data Collection Apps: ArcGIS Field Maps and QuickCapture � � �

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Author: Wing Cheung

Title: Professor, Palomar College

Assistant Director, GeoTech Center

Email: wcheung@palomar.edu

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Source: Esri

Source: Esri

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ARCGIS QUICKCAPTURE

CAPTURE FIELD DATA SIMPLY AND QUICKLY

Source: Esri

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What is QuickCapture?

  • Form-based field data collection app
  • Buttons can be embedded in the form
    • Intuitive interface
    • Rapid data collection
  • Capture attachments, location and attribute data

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Source: Esri, Esri

Form-based (QuickCapture) vs Map-centric (Field Maps) app

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QuickCapture workflow

  1. Create a feature layer
  2. Configure the feature layer’s attribute and domain
  3. Create QuickCapture project
  4. Customize form with QuickCapture designer
  5. Install QuickCapture app on mobile device
  6. Open project in QuickCapture app on mobile device

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QuickCapture tips

  • Integrated or external GNSS receivers
  • Online and offline data collection
  • Integrate with third party application (e.g. integromat) to create automatic notifications

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Source: EOS Positioning Systems

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ARCGIS FIELD MAPS

COLLECT, VIEW, AND TRACK FIELD EDITS

Source: Esri

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What is Field Maps?

  • Map-centric field data collection app
  • Three-in-one App
    • Sign into one app
    • Don’t need to switch from app to app
    • Download offline content to one app
    • One app to manage and update
    • Future integration?

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Source: Esri

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Main functions in Field Maps

  • View maps, features, and attributes
  • Sketch and share markup
  • Collect data and attributes
  • Navigate to features

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Source: Esri

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Field Maps workflow

  1. Create a feature layer
  2. Configure the feature layer’s attribute and domain
  3. Create a web map with feature layer in it
  4. Install Field Maps app on mobile device
  5. Open web map in Field Maps app on mobile device

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THREE COMMON ISSUES AND PROBLEMS

CAPABILITIES, PERMISSION, HARDWARE

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CAPABILITIES: A data collection map must contain an editable feature layer powered/served by a feature service

Source: Esri

Feature service

Feature layers

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PERMISSION: Make sure your field workers have editing rights to the web maps and layers

Source: Esri

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HARDWARE: Be sure to have sufficient battery for your field work

Source: Unsplash

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Author: Wing Cheung

Title: Professor, Palomar College

Assistant Director, GeoTech Center

Email: wcheung@palomar.edu

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