ESRI Collector

General overview of working with ESRI Collector

Here is the official ESRI Collector Resources page.

2019-Oct-19 Now I have to update everything here because it all seems to have changed in the last 2 years.

I can create a feature class in AGOL and use that but if I want to use Portal I now need a Data Store. The data stores we have set up already include SQL Server and a tile cache.

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.

1. Create a file geodatabase.
2. 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.
3. Create a point feature class in WGS84.
4. 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.)
   1. Set up tools to add proper attributes to your point file: https://github.com/Esri/collector-tools
   2. 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.