Disable the GPS from automatically re-centering the map when collecting new features in collector?

Question

Hi,

Does anyone know how the automatic GPS position setting can be turned off when collecting new assets?  I have field workers who are not always able to be right beside an asset they are collecting and it is frustrating for them to have to always have to re-center the map to add the feature.

AlinaTaus · Answer

I am looking for a way to accomplish the same thing only I'm editing related data. The relationship is between two point feature classes. The workflow right now is: a user taps on an asset and chooses to collect a new inspection for that asset. The form opens up but the map will recenter and automatically assign the GPS location to the new inspection which is not what I want. I tried Russ's suggestion but the problem is my inspection will not be associated with that asset.

Thank you!

Alina

Hornbydd · Answer

Just want to add to this thread, as the advice above is unclear. In ArcGIS Collector 10.4 one must HOLD their finger  (not tap) on the screen before a little blue pin appears with a popup to allow you to place the point there without moving to GPS location.

RussRoberts · Answer

you can first tap on the location where you want to collect the feature and then tap then in the pin result you can choose to collect a feature at that location. This will use the pin location instead of the GPS location.

Russ