Latest Contributions by ChristopherMcClain

Yes it is possible to create a Feature Data Set and move and existing Feature Class into it.  I would suggest that when you create the Feature Data Set you use the spatial reference from the Feature Class.  This should ensure there are no issues with Feature Class being out of bounds. ... View more

Not sure that is possible with the regular labeling tools.  You might want to consider using a Halo around the text. Can be found Layer Properties>Labels>Edit Symbols>Mask This will allow you to highlight your labels while minimizing what's covered.  ... View more

I believe (and hope) it will be addressed in the next update.  If you do go Android stay with a mainstream device which will increase the likely hood of Esri having a one to test with if you need to call Tech Support.  ... View more

If you want to take pictures as a major component of your surveys you may want to consider iPads.  There is a Bug in Survey123 for android involving camera focus.  There are work arounds and should be fixed eventually but is still a pain.  I would also suggest getting a unit or 2 to test before purchasing a large number. ... View more

Couldn't you just enable a geopoint as part of the survey? ... View more

What is the Spatial Reference of the source data.  And what background map are you using in AGOL?  Lastly how are you uploading the features? ... View more

When Data is added to a SDE Geodatabase it is automatically checked and repaired if needed.  If you think something happened to your database your best bet might be to create a new GDB has load your data into it.  Given you are running 9.3 you not going to be bale to get much support given how long it has been deprecated. ... View more

What version of ArcMap are you using basic, Standard, or Advanced? ... View more

We currently are not but is in the future plans.  I did see an article on how to do it and I believe it will get even easier with he next release of Survey123. https://community.esri.com/message/652708-re-survey123-feature-class-as-a-related-table?commentID=652708#comment-652708  ... View more

I would consider using Survey123 for the actual inspection form.  You can still use Collector for all your mapping needs and have it directly linked to Survey123.  I did something similar with Fire Hydrants.  You could navigate to the point in collector and via custom popup create a shortcut to open the desired form.  There is also a methodology to collect the survey results directly to a related table. ... View more

You might be able to make use of a Tracking Feature Service in conjunction with an app like Collector or Workforce if you have are GIS Server.  Another option would be to check into a Mobile Device Management System to help monitor and manage these phones.  Usually they have a tracking location module.  ... View more

The relationship you created was only map based.  I am fairly certain that to publish a relationship it has to be a relationship class created in a geodatabase. ... View more

Thanks hcrothers-esristaff‌ this is exactly what I was looking for. Chris M Lakewood Twp MUA ... View more