topic Re: Forms: Grab Device information/gps metadata? in ArcGIS Field Maps Questions

Forms: Grab Device information/gps metadata?

AlfredBaldenweck — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:01:47 GMT

I am well aware of GPS metadata fields . However, I have inherited a service that I do not have permissions to add fields to.

In this table, there is a field for location accuracy. The user is supposed to manually input it.

Is it possible to grab device information from Arcade and calculate that information in?

Thanks!

ChristopherCounsell — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:21:24 GMT

Try:

$feature._capture.horizontalAccuracy

AlfredBaldenweck — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:29:29 GMT

Form editor won't let me save it 😕

It doesn't like the "capture". Thank you, though!

ChristopherCounsell — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:38:38 GMT

Worth a shot

I don't think it's possible then without metadata fields or using survey123

AlfredBaldenweck — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:41:25 GMT

Super weird, though. I wish I were at UC this year haha. It'd be easier to ask someone there.

ChristopherCounsell — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:15:47 GMT

I'm lucky enough to be here and just asked @DougMorgenthaler directly.

Unfortunately not at this time but he would be interested to know if it's something you'd like to see!

AlfredBaldenweck — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:27:02 GMT

I would love to see it. I've put in an Idea for it on the FieldMaps board here: Smart forms & Arcade: Grab Device information, suc... - Esri Community

Thanks for asking!

ChristopherCounsell — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:21:43 GMT

I'll ask some poor soul on the floor for you soon 🙂