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Can a layer be automatically "snapped" to another layer while being collected?

AlexMetzler — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:23:40 GMT

We'll be collecting polyline data in arcgis online (collector or quick capture) as we move along streets and sidewalks in the field and would like to snap it to the existing street/sidewalk polyline features so it has a clean look.

The idea is to create a web map that shows where this polyline data was collected with a clean look (not varying paths based on gps accuracy/reliability) and without much manual post-collection processing.

The alternate method to consider is something where the attribute of the street/sidewalk feature class is updated if data is collected near it, parallel to it, etc. (no clue how this would work).

Any ideas out there? Thanks!

Re: Can a layer be automatically "snapped" to another layer while being collected?

Kylie — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:34:48 GMT

Collector doesn't support snapping yet -- it is in our development roadmap: What's planned for Collector?—Collector for ArcGIS | ArcGIS

Re: Can a layer be automatically "snapped" to another layer while being collected?

AlexMetzler — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:23:08 GMT

Will Quick Capture have similar abilities as Collector?

Re: Can a layer be automatically "snapped" to another layer while being collected?

Kylie — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:06:19 GMT

I'm not the right person to answer that... ArcGIS QuickCapture‌ Ismael Chivite‌

Re: Can a layer be automatically "snapped" to another layer while being collected?

IsmaelChivite — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 23:57:32 GMT

Hi Kylie Donia‌ & Alex Metzler‌

The ArcGIS QuickCapture‌ mobile app is not able to snap collected data to existing features either. You may want to look at performing this task with ArcGIS Pro‌ as a post-process. The Conflation toolset is not originally designed to do what you describe but I can see certain similarities. It is possible that using conflation tools in a creative way may help you.

Re: Can a layer be automatically "snapped" to another layer while being collected?

AlexMetzler — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:43:12 GMT

Thank you Ismael. I appreciate the response.

Alex Metzler

IT Database & GIS Analyst | Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board<https://www.minneapolisparks.org/>

2117 West River Road | Minneapolis, MN 55411 | 612-230-6547

Re: Can a layer be automatically "snapped" to another layer while being collected?

DerekLaw — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:14:56 GMT

Hi Alex,

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

Collector for ArcGIS (iOS) Updated

Hope this helps,

Re: Can a layer be automatically "snapped" to another layer while being collected?

DerekLaw — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 05:35:02 GMT

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

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