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== Create a map == | == Create a map == | ||
Do you have good network connectivity (you live in an urban area?) Then use a data heavy map with lots of layers on ArcGIS Online. | |||
Otherwise consider embedding EVERYTHING in the geodatabase. At least put a simple basemap there so that your field worker feels | |||
confident the GPS is working when collecting data. | |||
* Keep maps in Web Mercator. | |||
* Keep the feature class being used to collect data in WGS84. | |||
# Create a file geodatabase. | # Create a file geodatabase. | ||
# Create a small map in Web Mercator projection. Put data for the map into the geodatabase; clip and project all the data. You want it small since you will be uploading it. | # Create a small map in Web Mercator projection. Put data for the map into the geodatabase; clip and project all the data. You want it small since you will be uploading it. | ||
# Create a point feature class in WGS84. | # Create a point feature class in WGS84. | ||
# If you are using a fancy GPS such as the EOS Arrow 100, you need to add fields so that metadata gets saved. | # If you are using a fancy GPS such as the EOS Arrow 100, you need to add fields so that metadata gets saved. (Otherwise '''SKIP''' this step.) | ||
## Set up tools to add proper attributes to your point file: https://github.com/Esri/collector-tools | ## Set up tools to add proper attributes to your point file: https://github.com/Esri/collector-tools | ||
## Run the tool to add the fields. | ## Run the tool to add the fields. | ||
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== Publish the map == | == Publish the map == | ||
Use the publish feature to push the map up to ArcGIS Online. | Use the publish feature to push the map up to ArcGIS Online. Or to ArcGIS Enterprise if that's your thing. | ||
== Collect some data == | == Collect some data == | ||
Revision as of 21:48, 17 October 2019
General overview of working with ESRI Collector
Here is the official ESRI Collector Resources page.
Create a map
Do you have good network connectivity (you live in an urban area?) Then use a data heavy map with lots of layers on ArcGIS Online. Otherwise consider embedding EVERYTHING in the geodatabase. At least put a simple basemap there so that your field worker feels confident the GPS is working when collecting data.
- Keep maps in Web Mercator.
- Keep the feature class being used to collect data in WGS84.
- Create a file geodatabase.
- Create a small map in Web Mercator projection. Put data for the map into the geodatabase; clip and project all the data. You want it small since you will be uploading it.
- Create a point feature class in WGS84.
- If you are using a fancy GPS such as the EOS Arrow 100, you need to add fields so that metadata gets saved. (Otherwise SKIP this step.)
- Set up tools to add proper attributes to your point file: https://github.com/Esri/collector-tools
- Run the tool to add the fields.
Publish the map
Use the publish feature to push the map up to ArcGIS Online. Or to ArcGIS Enterprise if that's your thing.
Collect some data
When Collector syncs to ArcGIS Online, the data becomes available for viewing or downloading.
