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Using ArcGIS Collector with iPad for mobile data collection in the field

Below are detailed instructions for how to use ArcGIS collector on an iPad in offline mode to collect field data on a grid of determined cell size (20x20m) overlaid on a base map of high resolution imagery. Forms are set up to have drop down menus and time stamps are automatically recorded.

The main steps are:

  1. Create the grid as a matrix of rectangular polygons and save it as a shape file.
  2. Edit the attribute table of the shape file to contain the appropriate fields for entry, including codes and drop downs.
  3. Create an online web map  with the to hold the data
  4. Download the web map to the iPad, configure and enter data, then sync.

Details are outlined in this pdf.

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