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Smart forms for Collector

mpboyle — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 20:03:33 GMT

I'd like the ability to have 'smart' form entry with Collector. For example, if field A equals 'True' then field B, C and D do or do not show up for entry.

Re: Smart forms for Collector

Arpa_PiemonteGeoportal_Team — Mon, 11 May 2015 14:23:48 GMT

Maybe this kind of "intelligence" or "awareness" could be implemented at geodatabase level and managed not only in collector but also in other editing tools (web app, AGOL etc) ?

Re: Smart forms for Collector

ScottFierro2 — Thu, 14 May 2015 11:07:28 GMT

This is a process known as skip-logic or conditional branching or branch logic. We are currently trying to work through options for implementing Triggers and Stored Procedures on the SQL Database side to accomplish this but our efforts and research thus far seem to indicate we almost need a SQL Developer just to write and maintain these because of sheer numbers and complexity. Leveraging this type of functionality is huge from a QA/QC perspective because it reduces errors. From the user friendliness side it will make their workflows that much more intuitive and leave them happier because they can select from a list of 6 values that are relvenat based off a previous selection rather than having to find the needed value in a much larger list. Great post glad to see it's being considered just hope it gets enough attention.

Re: Smart forms for Collector

IanKidner1 — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:47:41 GMT

Our organization is looking to deploy an enterprise collection application like Collector, and skip logic would be extremely valuable. A quick Google search for data collection apps shows this is a standard feature on other similar apps. This functionality greatly enhances the quality and integrity of data at the time of collection, reducing time & resources required to QA it later. Coupled with the better geospatial abilities of ArcGIS and ArcServer integration, this could really set Collector apart from other apps.

Re: Smart forms for Collector

ClarkLangridge — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 13:31:13 GMT

Also, the ability to have some basic validation would be really helpful (i.e., if field A is not filled in, require that field B be filled in; the ratio of field A to field B cannot be greater than a certain number). Right now for us to get that kind of functionality we have to break out the full Runtime SDK for this, which is over-kill for a lot of these projects.

Re: Smart forms for Collector

MantasButrimavičius1 — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 05:21:31 GMT

This is very conveniently solved in Survey123. Waiting for implementing something similar to Collector too!

Re: Smart forms for Collector

GrahamScott5 — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:53:49 GMT

I agree that this would be a great addition to the collector apps functionality. Our users are currently scrolling through multiple fields to collect the correct data. With a smart form solution this could be solved by assigning specific fields to show through the selection of another field.

Re: Smart forms for Collector

DeniseKing — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:02:08 GMT

Smarter data collection forms are on the 'Planned' feature improvements coming to Collector app in the future. See the Sneak Peek section, Sneak peek—Collector for ArcGIS | ArcGIS.

Cheers,

Denise

Denise King | Technology Lead - Apps/Mobile

Esri Support Services

Re: Smart forms for Collector

MarcGalle — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:52:16 GMT

To implement lookups in collector we need to create database domains. This can be better done through the software using xml definition schemas. Another method is to use xls as in forms.

No need to waste considerable time on the data structure unless its used that way at source and most of the time it isnt, its just for collection. Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut

Re: Smart forms for Collector

MatthewForhan — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 15:10:33 GMT

Working for a Florida Water Management District, we use this app to capture, review, repair, and report on various problems encountered when inspecting our flood control system. Collector is perfect, except for the lack of branched logic. We are currently using a weird hybrid of both Collector and Survey123 (pointed to the same database), which is not ideal. We are VERY EXCITED about the idea of branched logic being implemented in or supported by Collector.

Re: Smart forms for Collector

Anonymous User — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:49:29 GMT

As I've said many times before, we need Collector123. Forms are great in Survey123, but the maps suck. Maps are great in Collector, but data collection is clunky compared to the smart forms in Survey123.

Re: Smart forms for Collector

RonnieRichards — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 21:39:40 GMT

Why not create a form framework that applies across the entire ArcGIS Solution? These one off applications authored by different development teams which do something the other applications should/could do is just as frustrating.

For example why can't the same feature layer be added to Web App Builder Editor Widget with the same "smart form". If all applications can access the same data service, should data integrity be applied consistently across the platform?

Re: Smart forms for Collector

RoyceSimpson — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:03:21 GMT

Some things to consider. Attribute Rules and Contingent Values (currently implemented via ArcGIS Pro and shared, if need be via hosted web layer in ArcGIS Enterprise)... These seem to be two new "data design" areas that esri is making investments. These things occur at the data level so theoretically this is app agnostic (should work in Collector). I'm currently trying to test these via a 10.7 ArcGIS Enterprise implementation but am running into issues with offline/sync enabling Attribute rules. In any event, this looks very promising and the tests I've run so far look like game changers. Things like "if I enter this value 'x', make the value there 'y'" or "when I create a new feature populate the InpsectionDate field with today's date" or "this is a sequential field... when I add a new feature calc the value of this field to the last number in the sequence + 1". All this done via Arcade expressions. Contingent Values is more of the smart pick-list thing. If I choose 'x" in this list, then only show values of x,y,z in this other list.

This stuff has been A LONG TIME coming and I can't wait to start redesigning our processes and systems to take advantage of these features.

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Re: Smart forms for Collector

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Re: Smart forms for Collector

MarkBockenhauer — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:13:13 GMT

Just announced!

Introducing ArcGIS Field Maps

Re: Smart forms for Collector

Anonymous User — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:58:12 GMT

Sounds promising....looking forward to seeing how good the smart forms are in addition to the mapping capabilities.

Thanks for the update!