Latest Contributions by PaulBarker

The Android version will display the gps error in the notification tray, You should see a white or red icon when collecting, red means currently the error is higher than your threshold, white is within your threshold.  If you swipe down the drawer you'll be able to see the actual error number.  Regarding attachments can you provide more details.  What device are you using, what version of android are you running and what app were you using to attach a photo (gallery, g+ photo etc.) or camera app.  We have seen a bug with the stock gallery app and the auto-backup folder on some devices however it looks like itst a bug with the gallery and not the collector. ... View more

Refresh intervals are not currently supported in the Collector.  It is a feature we plan to add in a future release. ... View more

We have a tutorial up on our new help pages as well.  http://doc.arcgis.com/en/collector/iphone/create-maps/create-and-share-a-collector-map.htm ... View more

Just to clarify are you referring to Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 ... View more

Yes the Collector update should be rolling out this month ... View more

What type of render are you using in the map and are you using scale dependancies ? ... View more

Have you contacted Trimble about the lack of play store support as a business requirement for you and their plans for it?  Right now the collector is distributed through the play store to enforce the system requirements needed to use the app successfully and to make upgrading to the latest version a seamless process.  If you have an android device with play store access there are a few ways you could get the apk to copy/backup the apk on to the trimble device.  Given that it circumvents the system requirements check and automatic update(s) its not something we really suggest but it is one option given that android by design is an open platform. ... View more

The next release will add support for collecting lines and polygons, including streaming. We are targeting that release near the end of september ... View more

Thanks for the question, named user accounts are intended to be used by one person only (though that person could be signed into his/her tablet and phone at the same time to do work), they are not intended to be shared among multiple people.  You can find more detailed information on the use of named user accounts under : http://www.esri.com/legal/pdfs/mla_e204_e300/english#Addendum_3 ... View more

Rhett, Thanks for your question, the Collector for ArcGIS Resource Center has a good starting guide on how to author collector maps. Please give that a read and let me know if you have any questions. Regards Paul ... View more

The biggest difference is that you need to have an editable point feature service (lines and polys are coming in a future release) in the map for it to be compatible with the Collector.   If you want to share the map with me I can take a look. ... View more

In the app itself from the sign in page there should be a link that says learn more you can tap that to get more information on how to author maps for data collection, that link will take you to http://resources.arcgis.com/en/collector/  where we have a few tutorials to help you get up and running.  Once you've authored a map for collection, log in to the app with your organizational account and it should show up. ... View more

I believe that feature is renamed to "Add Map Notes" it can still be accessed from the Add menu. ... View more

Thanks you for the feedback, There is already an enhancement planned to better accommodate  the workflow you're describing. If you have the time can you please share what types of features you're collecting that are not in close proximity to you in the field ? ... View more