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Snapping and collector

ErikBlake

I just read the Q/A thread about Collector. This was from Feb. of 2015. I am particularly interested in the progress esri has made towards the ability to snap in collector, since the release of that thread two years ago. I ask, because this will be a big step forward for us, using collector as our main field collection method.

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Kylie

Hi Shannon - This is on our short-term roadmap for the new version of Collector. Please see https://doc.arcgis.com/en/collector/faq/sneak-peek.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_AFFD983A964B4A4EA8766DDFCC83A6A3.

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HannesZiegler2

I'd like to know as well

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ErikBlake

I know right!

JeffShaner

Erik/Hannes,

Thanks for your inquiry. This enhancement request is in our backlog but we have yet to implement and unfortunately it will be some time before we can do so. Do not plan to see it in the product within 2017.

It would be great to get your use cases/workflows so that we can append them to our backlog item.

Here are a couple of questions that will help us out:

- Can you describe what you are creating and what you need to snap to?

- Are you looking to edit/reshape existing polylines/polygons and need topological operators too? If so, can you provide examples?

- Are you simply tapping on the map when you are snapping or expecting to move a position coming from GPS?

Thanks!

Jeff

HannesZiegler2

Hi Jeff, in our case it could have been useful to 1) select multiple coincident water utility meter points and move them as a whole or 2) select utility meter points individually and then snap them to a previously placed meter point so that two or more meter points coincide.

SharonGin2

Hi Jeff,

My scenario would be to allow users to add leak points on the map and subsequently snap them to the closest underlying water pipes. would hope to see this functionality be pushed to higher priority.

rafiaminov

Hi Jeff,

I would also like to add our requirement for snapping:

1. snapping a sewer line to manholes

2. snapping a control valve, hydrant to a water line

3. snapping an event (i.e. water burst) to a water line or wastewater line

Thanks

Rafi

JordanMiller4

I am surprised to hear that the snapping functionality would actually be apart of the backlog. I work for a gas utility company in Ohio and we're currently building our enterprise system to utilize the collector app. The biggest flaw for the collector app is the inability to allow field workers to snap features for mainlines and components out in the field. The snapping functionality would be a great asset especially when using the ESRI Utility and Pipeline Data Model by Tom Dewitte.

ErikBlake

I completely agree with you Jordan. This thread is been going on for almost three years now. and all ESRI can say is that it is being considered. Typical response from esri on anything. esri always talks about how they pride themselves on implementing "user requested functionally" If you haven't already go to this link and vote it up.

https://community.esri.com/ideas/9275

JeffCombs1

Our organization would see Collector as a solution to several projects we wish to undertake, but without snapping, it isn't even a consideration. We are very disappointed the functionality doesn't exist.

Yann-EricBoyeau

Snapping is a must-have feature for utilities companies.

People need snapping to make field records match existing assets in their database.

DerekLaw

All,

Please take a look at this blog for a status update,

Collector for ArcGIS (iOS) Updated

Hope this helps,

DerekLaw

FYI: snapping is now available in Collector for ArcGIS (iOS), checkout the new blog,

What’s New in Collector for ArcGIS (January 2020)

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