Creating a 'folder' for data collection and mapping

BNRiverkeeper

Hello! I am looking for assistance trying to create an online map for our organizations water quality collection data. We sample at set sites throughout our area, and I was wondering if there is a way to create a sort of feature point 'folder' within arconline and survey123. I am envisioning one point per site that allows for data to be entered in each time there is a new sample collected, and then that feeds into the map on experience. The 'folder' would look like a regular point, and when clicked it would show the data entries previously made. If anyone knows how to do this or has examples of maps with a similar aspect that would be immensely helpful!

MobiusSnake

It sounds like what you're looking for is a hosted feature layer with a related table.  This allows you to have defined points with zero, one, or many inspection records linked to those points, usually with date/time fields indicating when the inspection occurred.

ArcGIS Online hosted feature layers include templates, there are some that follow this pattern but are intended for different types of inspections, I think you could try them out to get a sense of how they might work for you, then (if it meets your requirements) create your own schema following the pattern.  To spin up one of these layers from a template, do the following:

• Go to your Content page
• Click the New Item button
• Select "Feature layer:
• Select "Use a template"
• Search for "water quality inspection"
• You should see a template named "Water Quality Inspection", select it and click Next
• Leave both the layer and table enabled (as is default) and click Next
• Under Options (GPS metadata, Z-values, M-values) leave everything as default and click Next
• On the last panel, give your layer a name like "Water Inspection Test 1" or something along those lines, and click Save to create the hosted feature layer.

Once your layer's created, you'll probably want to get familiar with it in Map Viewer.  Inspection workflows on existing, predefined sites are often achieved using Field Maps, a combination of Field Maps and Survey123, or the Survey123 inbox - which one works best for you will depend on your requirements and your users.