topic Re: Workforce Offline Use in ArcGIS Workforce Questions

Workforce Offline Use

Laura_XimenaGuevara — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 03:19:38 GMT

Hello everyone,

I'm working mobile GIS workflow with Esri platform. however, as you know, in Colombia Wi-Fi network isn't available in 100%, particulary in rural areas.

For that reason, we have to guarantee that assigments and information in general (maps, features, images, survey, etc.) are available in that cases.

We propose the next workflow:

Planning (ArcMap - ArcGIS Pro)
Coordinate (Workforce for ArcGIS)
Navigate (Navigator for ArcGIS)
Capturing (Survey123 for ArcGIS & Collector for ArcGIS)
Monitoring (Operations Dahsboard for ArcGIS)
Sharing (Web Applications)

For the steps 2, 3, 4 it's necessary works offline, but Workforce for ArcGIS doesn´t work in offline mode.

The question is: Do you know a way to work with Workforce in offline mode or any option to replace it?

And if there is a tech support that I can contact please let me know.

Thank you in advance!

Laura G.

Re: Workforce Offline Use

CraigGillgrass — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:53:21 GMT

Hi Laura, thanks for your question.

Workforce does not currently support an offline mode; but that is in our roadmap to support. We are targeting the second half of this year.

If a user looses network / wifi connection while using the Workforce app; they will still have access to their assignments in a read-only manner, until they establish their network / wifi connection.

Craig

Re: Workforce Offline Use

PatrickFilyer — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:10:35 GMT

Any updates on when offline mode will be available?

Re: Workforce Offline Use

CraigGillgrass — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:47:54 GMT

Hi Patrick,

It's on our roadmap for 2018. We're tentatively planning it for around User Conference.

I've got your details in our Offline issue in the Workforce repo, so you'll be hearing from us as we get closer to having something to test.

Craig

Re: Workforce Offline Use

PatrickFilyer — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:49:45 GMT

Thanks for the update Craig.

Re: Workforce Offline Use

JamieTill1 — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:50:30 GMT

Hi Craig,

Has there been any update for the delivery of offline capability for Workforce?

Re: Workforce Offline Use

CraigGillgrass — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:50:30 GMT

Hi Jamie,

It the main driver for our next release and the team is currently working on it.

See our recent blog update for 10.6.1 support where we reference it:

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/workforce/field-mobility/workforce-for-arcgis-web-app-released/

Craig

Re: Workforce Offline Use

AndrewHargreaves2 — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:48:35 GMT

Hi Craig Gillgrass‌

My turn to ask - when can we expect offline capabilities? Happy to test for you...

Re: Workforce Offline Use

CraigGillgrass — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:22:59 GMT

Andrew,

The team is working on this now for our next release - we're currently looking at end of Q1/Q2 2019 timeframe for the release.

Craig

Re: Workforce Offline Use

CraigGillgrass — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:07:36 GMT

We have an update on the timeline for the next release of Workforce.

Our current timeline is Q3 for this next release. We are planning a series of private tech previews; which will support Enterprise 10.7/10.7.1 around the end of May.

If you're interested in participating in the tech preview, please contact us at workforce4arcgis@esri.com

Craig

Re: Workforce Offline Use

MichelleWilliams1 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:03:04 GMT

Thank you for the update! I can't wait.

Re: Workforce Offline Use

Anonymous User — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:58:43 GMT

Hi there,

Any update on the tech previews? I just downloaded Workforce onto a new tablet and see that it is a version last updated on December 15, 2017. We're really excited about the offline capabilities! Thanks.

Re: Workforce Offline Use

PatrickFilyer — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:15:14 GMT

Will this only be available for portal/enterprise users? is there plans to make the offline mode for arcgis online users?

Re: Workforce Offline Use

CraigGillgrass — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:34:52 GMT

An update on the timeline for the release of Workforce to support offline workflows.

We're targeting Q4 of this year with the potential for this to be move to Q1, 2020.

Offline will be available for both Enterprise and ArcGIS Online users; however, we need to determine if a Tech Preview or Beta will be available on both.

If you're interested in participating in the tech preview, please contact us at workforce4arcgis@esri.com

Re: Workforce Offline Use

Pauline_Low_Pui_Ling — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 02:24:10 GMT

Hi Craig,

Just checking if Workforce is able to support offline workflows already? I would like to try out the beta version of the workforce app (if available). There is a huge need for us to use the offline capability due to the remote areas with limited network coverage in our fields.

Thanks,

Pauline

Re: Workforce Offline Use

CraigGillgrass — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:48:08 GMT

Pauline,

Yes, the Workforce beta is open. We have an iOS version with Android coming in the next few weeks. A couple ways you can get to it

You can join the beta at : Workforce for ArcGIS

You can go right to the beta site for Workforce : Workforce

You can view the Workforce blogs by Jeff Shaner : Workforce Beta Update (February 2020)

Craig

Re: Workforce Offline Use

Pauline_Low_Pui_Ling — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:22:13 GMT

Hi Craig,

Just want to confirm is the Workforce beta available for ArcGIS online and ArcGIS enterprise as well? I could not find the beta version for Android users...could you provide the link to the apk?

Thanks,

Pauline

Re: Workforce Offline Use

CraigGillgrass — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:04:08 GMT

Pauline,

The beta is available for ArcGIS Online; it is not currently available for Enterprise. We are investigating how we could deliver the Beta for ArcGIS Enterprise.

The Android beta is not currently available (see the note on the landing page) - we're currently looking at mid to late April.

Craig