ArcGIS Field Maps

SUMMARY

"ArcGIS Field Maps is an all-in-one app that uses data-driven maps and mobile forms to help workers perform data capture and editing, find assets and information, and report their real-time locations (esri.com)." Field Maps is built to streamline field workflows, facilitate mobile data collection, make current data accessible, and provide transparency in field activities in a quick and easy-to-use format.

What distinguishes Field Maps from Survey123 is the ability of the user to access and edit data while in the field. Field Maps is designed to integrate with the other esri products to maximize efficiency and communication.

ARCGIS PRO AND FIELD MAPS: DOMAINS, SUBTYPES, AND ALLOWING PHOTOS

Setting up Domains in ArcGIS Pro:

In the Contents pane, right-click the feature class and choose "Data Design > Domains"
Coded value domain using numbers: In the Domain designer window, create a new Domain and name it something succinct but descriptive. Use a description to give more information as needed.

Set the Domain data type to be the same as the data type for the fields where it would be applied.
In the area to the right, set up code descriptions (example on the right)

Range Ratings: In the Domain designer window, create a new Domain and name it something succinct but descriptive. Use a description to give more information as needed.

Range ratings only work on Numeric data types; make sure to set the field type correctly.
Set the domain type to "Range Domain." Then, on the right, set minimum and maximum values (example on the right)

Coded Value Domain using Text: In the Domain designer window, create a new Domain and name it something succinct but descriptive. Use a description to give more information as needed.

Set the field type to "Text."
Input codes (example on the right)

Save the domains in the ribbon.
Apply Domains to the feature class.

Open the Fields Designer for the feature class.
Click the "Domain" cell for the chosen field, and change it to the correct domain.

Save.

Setting up Subtypes in ArcGIS Pro:

In the Contents pane, right-click the feature class and select "Data Design > Subtypes"
Select the "Create/Manage" button in the ribbon. This opens the "Manage Subtypes" window.

Note: when selecting a "Subtype Field" it will only list fields that have a numeric data type.

Select the field you are adding subtypes for from the drop-down next to "Subtype Field"
In the Subtype Codes "table" enter a numeric code and then a description for as many subtypes as desired.

You can select a default subtype for a value that might be used the most.

Click "Ok" and then "Save" from the ribbon.

Allowing Photos in ArcGIS Pro:

In the Catelog pane, right-click the feature class and select "Manage." This will open the Feature Class Properties dialogue.

Check the box next to "Attachments."

A geoprocessing page will open. Click "Run."
The process will add two items to the geodatabase (FeatureClassName_ATTACH and FeatureClassName_AttachREL). Leave these in the geodatabase.

Questions from Assignment:

a. What are the differences in ease of use of coded domain and range domain?

Coded domains are more versatile in that they are able to be used for both numerical and text field types, while range domains are only used with numerical fields. Coded domains allow easy population of fields by inputting a code instead of having to type out a string of text, which saves time and effort but also protects data integrity.

b. What uses do you see for Field Data collection in your area of study?

Field Data collection has major applications within geology; in fact, as such a broad field, it's hard to define what it wouldn't be a pplicable to. As I prepare for field camp this summer, however, I've been thinking about the applications of easily collecting data on formations, structures, and outcrops in a study area, even if I'm not constantly connected to the internet.

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