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Solution-Based Templates
Solution-based templates are pre-configured, industry-specific templates created by Esri. These templates come with several components, including a QuickCapture project, layers, views, web maps, and dashboards. When you deploy a project from one of these templates, all associated items are automatically linked together. This makes it easy to capture data and then view the results in the connected web map or dashboard.
How to Use a Solution-Based Template:
1. In the QuickCapture Web Designer, choose Create a New Project. 2. Select the option Start from template. 3. Browse through the available templates. Clicking on any template will display more details before you proceed with deployment.
Deployment Process:
- Once you deploy a solution-based template, a new directory will be created in your content. This directory will include all the related items (QuickCapture project, layers, web maps, and dashboards).
The directory name will be based on the original template (e.g., `TemplateName`)
If you deploy the same template multiple times, the folder name will be incremented (e.g., `TemplateName_2`, `TemplateName_3`, etc.).
On completion, you can open the deployed project in the QuickCapture web designer, edit it, and share it with mobile users (ready for capturing data in the field).
Solution-based templates are a great starting point. You can either use them as-is or modify them to fit your specific needs. However, note that you cannot create your own solution-based templates, but you can create Project-based templates.
Project-Based Templates
Project-based templates are hosted within organization and are created and shared by you (not Esri). These templates include the project, views and layers, but unlike solution-based templates, they do not include web maps or dashboards.
How to Create a Project-Based Template:
1. In the QuickCapture Web designer create a project using the Create a New Project option using either: - Start with feature layers. - Start with an existing template.
2. Alternatively, use the Save As function to create a copy of an existing project. (Note: Save As works for layers you own or layers that have been shared with you.)
3. Once you’ve created the desired project, organize your project and layers: - Create a group in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise (e.g., "QuickCapture Templates"). - Share your project and layers with this group. - Ensure the project and layers are shared with your organization so everyone has access to them.
Sharing Templates with Your Organization:
- As an Administrator, log in to the QuickCapture Web Designer. - Go to Organization Settings and under the Templates section, select the group you created from the drop-down list. - You can choose to uncheck the option to include Esri templates, so only your organization’s custom templates are available.
Deployment Process:
- When users create a project from a template, they will be able to select any of the projects shared with the group. - Upon deployment, the project and layers (and views, if applicable) will be created as new items in the user’s content.
Key Takeaways
- Solution-based templates are pre-configured, industry-themed templates created by Esri that include the full set of related items (project, layers, web maps, dashboards, story maps). These are great for quick deployment, and while you can’t create them yourself, you can customize them to suit your needs. - Project-based templates are custom templates created from your own QuickCapture projects. You can share them with your organization, and allow other users to deploy and reuse them as needed.
Both types of templates streamline the process of creating new QuickCapture projects, allowing you to either use existing templates or create your own reusable templates.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're just getting started or looking to create a repeatable process for your organization, templates in QuickCapture can significantly reduce the time it takes to deploy new data collection projects. Use the templates that best fit your needs and streamline your workflows today!
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@JeanFujikawa - unfortunately, QuickCapture does not support SD cards. We are aware that Android has started to restrict view access to local file storage when viewed on the phone. However, you should be able to browse the folder if you plug your phone into a computer using a USB cable.
For example:
This PC\Pixel 8\Internal shared storage\Android\data\com.esri.arcgisquickcapture\files\ArcGIS\ArcGIS QuickCapture\resources\maps
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@kmsmikrud - Thanks for the feedback on this, we will add it to the enhancement request we have open for improved support.
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@EGardner7 are there QR Codes on the water meters? You could configure a barcode scanner for a button user input.
QuickCapture supports dynamic choice lists that are based on values coming from a feature service, however, this is designed to support lists of around 2000 not 40,000.
Also, you mentioned editing of the locations of water meters. QuickCapture only allows the capture of new features. Are you planning to capture a new feature representing the correct location?
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Hi Kathy
The .QCR file requires an add-in for ArcGIS Pro, and this add-in is no longer supported.
The current recovery steps are documented here: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/quickcapture/help/troubleshoot-capture.htm
The workflow involves using sending the records from the Windows version of the application.
Could you email your .QCR files to QuickCapture@esri.com ? happy to review them for you.
Thanks
John
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Could you get the user to choose the option to send via email when they see the error? This will generate a database (.qcr format) with the unsent features and error messages. Please send the file to QuickCapture@esri.com and I'll review and let you know what the issue is.
Thanks John
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Yes, you can sideload a map onto your device and have it used by QuickCapture. You just need to replace the Esri default offline map with your own.This is from the help:
The Esri default offline map is a .vtpk file that is copied to the device during installation. This file—esri_default.vtpk—can be replaced with your own file of the same name, of any of the supported offline file types: .tpk, .vtpk, or .mmpk. Once replaced, the map will be viewable in any project opened while the device is offline. This file is located in the maps folder on the device in the following places:
Windows—C:\Users\<username>\ArcGIS\QuickCapture\resources\maps
Android—Internal Storage/Android/data/com.esri.quickcapture/files/ArcGIS/QuickCapture/resources/maps
iOS—QuickCapture/ArcGIS/ArcGIS QuickCapture/resources/maps
If the app is reinstalled, any replaced files will be deleted and the Esri default offline map reinstated.
https://doc.arcgis.com/en/quickcapture/help/project-map.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_33C721B8841E48C28456D9FDC6463050
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This error indicates that your token has expired and you need to sign into the app again (using your ArcGIS account). Just close the Fun Run project by tapping on the X in the top left, then tap on your user thumbnail, and then tap on the button to sign in. Once signed in you will be able to send your records and load the map.
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Hi @JoabelBarbieri - can you share more about your workflow?
- How many days are you working over?
- When are you syncing? Back in the office, over Wifi?
- Are you submitting attachments?
This is not expected behaviour, we would like to find out more.
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Hi Pheonix - QuickCapture does not support bookmarks. I'll add this as an enhancement request.
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Yes, you are correct. QuickCapture does not yet support popups.
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Hi Alberto, Yes you can use a MMPK as your project map and use Arcade to access an online feature layer using FeatureSetByPortalItem. For example: var facilities = FeatureSetByPortalItem(
Portal("https://www.arcgis.com"),
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Hi Keith, we have seen this issue occur on low memory devices when multiple apps are running. Could you please check the available memory on your Android device? If you don't think this is the issue, I'm happy to get on call and get some from you. Please email quickcapture@esri.com
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