1. Setting up and Using Collector for ArcGIS
Vancouver GIS Users Group
2016 October 12th
Chen-Ting Wang

2. Background Paper maps and notes + GPS unit
+ 3 ESRI app are available on City phones (keyword: cnwgis)
Explorer for ArcGIS
Collector for ArcGIS
ArcGIS (retired late 2015 Aug)
+ Using Collector for ArcGIS on our first app

3. Public Garbage Container (PGC) – Set up
Objective:
Identify the locations of
different types of garbage
containers
Point Feature class
using subtypes and domain
w/ photo attachments

4. PGC – ArcMap -> ArcGIS Online Web Map
Set up feature templates
Publish a service w. mapping and feature access capabilities
ArcGIS online web map:
Add the service
Add a background
Configure fields display and/or edit
99.9%

5. PGC – Demo

6. Sidewalk Maintenance Existing data Requirements Polygons and points
Record current sidewalk conditions and trip locations
View photos
Keep history

7. Sidewalk Maintenance – Set Up
Stand Alone
Sidewalk Polygon Sidewalk Rating Polygon Trips Location Point
Relationship Class
Sidewalk Polygon Feature class
Rating Table
Trips Location Point
w/ domain
w/ photo attachments

8. Sidewalk Maintenance Two services Mapping (display)
Trips - fixed or not;
level 1 or 2
Ratings only
Feature access (edit)
Sidewalk polygon
Rating table
Trip point

9. Sidewalk Maintenance – Demo

10. What we’ve learned Benefit
Data structure and field ordering; future use
Global ID
Domain & Subtypes
Min. number of layers/fields for updating
Symbology
Test & feedback
Benefit
Real time update
Data can be used right away for analysis and report
Help improving public safety
Easy to set up
Easy to use
Multiple users
Inspection

11. Other use Examples from ESRI Trial Organization Account
e.g. Damage assessment survey
Recreation
Trial Organization Account
Valid for 60 days

12. Thank You! Thank you & Thanks Doug for organizing the event
Thanks Geological Survey of Canada for providing the space
Any questions?
Chen-Ting Wang