Using the App in the Field

Navigate the interface, capture data, attach photos, and use GPS tracking effectively.

App Interface Overview

Main Screen Elements

  1. Map View: Your primary workspace
  2. Search Bar: Find locations and features
  3. Layers Panel: Manage map layers
  4. Location Button: Center on your position
  5. Menu: Access settings and tools

Data Collection

Adding New Features

  1. Tap the “+” button
  2. Select feature type
  3. Position on the map
  4. Fill out the form
  5. Save the feature

Editing Existing Features

  1. Tap on a feature
  2. Select “Edit”
  3. Modify geometry or attributes
  4. Save changes

Photo Attachments

Taking Photos

  1. Open a feature’s form
  2. Tap the camera icon
  3. Take or select photos
  4. Add captions if needed

Photo Requeriments

  1. Take photo of willow leave
  2. Take photo of willow flowwer/catkin
  3. Take photo of willow area (to verify density)

Photo Best Practices

  1. Good lightining
  2. Do not upload blurred photos, you can hold the plant if needed
  3. Keep file sizes reasonable

GPS and Location

Location Accuracy

  • Wait for GPS lock before collecting data
  • Check accuracy indicators
  • Use external GPS for higher precision
  • Consider environmental factors

Tracking

  1. Enable location tracking
  2. Set tracking intervals
  3. Monitor battery usage
  4. Review tracks regularly

Working Offline

Downloading Maps

  1. Open the map
  2. Tap “Download”
  3. Select area and detail level
  4. Wait for download completion

Offline Data Collection

  • All features work offline
  • Photos are stored locally
  • Forms function normally
  • Sync when connection returns

Quality Control

Data Validation

  • Review forms before saving
  • Check coordinate accuracy
  • Verify photo attachments
  • Use validation rules

Error Handling

  • Address form validation errors
  • Check for duplicate features
  • Resolve sync conflicts
  • Maintain data integrity

Next Steps

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