{"id":561712,"date":"2022-12-20T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T19:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/?post_type=arcwatch&#038;p=561712"},"modified":"2023-09-29T10:47:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T17:47:35","slug":"create-a-map-with-arcgis-field-maps","status":"publish","type":"arcwatch","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/arcwatch\/create-a-map-with-arcgis-field-maps","title":{"rendered":"Create a Map with ArcGIS Field Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8132,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"sync_status":"","episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","castos_file_data":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[465131],"tags":[465551,163382,18442,170422],"arcwatch_issues":[483032],"class_list":["post-561712","arcwatch","type-arcwatch","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-arcgis-field-maps","tag-arcgis-field-maps","tag-arcgis-online","tag-data-collection","tag-web-app","arcwatch_issues-december-2022","arcwatch_sections-the-tip"],"acf":{"short_description":"With a recent update, you can now create a map for data collection using the ArcGIS Field Maps web app. Learn how.","pdf":{"host_remotely":false,"file":"","file_url":""},"flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"You can now create a map for data collection using the ArcGIS Field Maps web app. In this tip, you will learn to define layers enabled for editing, configure their settings, and incorporate everything into a new map. This means that you can create a map, build a form, and share it with mobile workers\u2014all without leaving ArcGIS Field Maps. This workflow is perfect for getting started with a new data collection project that involves collecting point, line, or polygon features.\r\n\r\nTo do this tip, you will need an ArcGIS Online account with access to the ArcGIS Field Maps web app. To put the tip into practice, you will also need the ArcGIS Field Maps app on a smartphone or other mobile device, which can be downloaded for free from any app store.\r\n\r\nThe example used in this tip is an asset inventory project for a town\u2019s park infrastructure team. You need to quickly create a map that your team can use to collect information, such as park amenities, paths, and boundaries. You\u2019ll use the ArcGIS Field Maps web app to create the map and layers needed for your project.\r\n\r\n<strong>Explore Map Creation in the ArcGIS Field Maps Web App<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Browse to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/fieldmaps\">https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/fieldmaps<\/a>\u00a0and sign into your account.\r\n\r\nThe\u00a0Maps\u00a0page opens, displaying all the maps you own or have privileges to edit."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562582,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click\u00a0+ New map."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562592,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"The\u00a0New map\u00a0page appears with on-screen instructions to guide you through the map creation process. On the\u00a0Create layers\u00a0tab, you\u2019ll define the layers used for data collection."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562602,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Under\u00a0Layer name, replace\u00a0Layer_1\u00a0with\u00a0Amenities.\r\n\r\nKeep the default\u00a0Point\u00a0layer\u00a0type so that when mobile workers collect park amenities, they appear as points on the map. To learn about the different layer types and when to use them, click the\u00a0Information\u00a0button\u00a0\u00a0next to\u00a0Layer types.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click the\u00a0Add\u00a0button\u00a0\u00a0three times to add three new layers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 5:<\/strong> For these layers, enter the following information:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Layer name:\u00a0Paths\u00a0|\u00a0Layer type: Line<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Layer name:\u00a0Boundaries\u00a0|\u00a0Layer type:\u00a0Polygon<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Layer name:\u00a0Trees\u00a0|\u00a0Layer type: Point<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nYour map should have four layers in total."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562612,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Once you\u2019ve added each layer, click\u00a0Next to open the Layer settings tab.\r\n\r\nHere, you can toggle settings for high-accuracy receivers used in data collection and the modeling and analysis of 3D spaces. Since neither are relevant in this example, leave each toggle button disabled."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562622,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Click\u00a0Next to open the\u00a0Title and save\u00a0tab.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Give your map a title that mobile workers will recognize when opening the map in the field. For example:\u00a0Park Asset Inventory.\r\n\r\nHere, you can also change the feature layer title if you want. The feature layer is the item in ArcGIS Online that contains all the layers you added to the map. The default title is the layer name for the first layer you added.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 9: <\/strong>Click the\u00a0Folder\u00a0drop-down menu to select where to save the map. For this example, create a new\u00a0folder and title it Park Inventory."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562512,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Step 10: <\/strong>Review all the information you\u2019ve provided. When you\u2019re ready, click\u00a0Create map.\r\n\r\nThe new map and layers are created, saved, and added as items to your organization. Now that you have created a map, the Forms\u00a0page displays, where you can build the forms used for data collection."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562522,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Configure a Basic Form<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBasic form elements allow mobile workers to input text, numbers, dates, and scan barcodes when filling out the form. For this example, you will add elements allowing mobile workers to collect information about park amenities.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Drag the Text \u2013 Single line element to the center of the page."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562532,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Fill out the Display name field with a clear prompt. For example: Amenity Type. Click the save icon at the top of the form builder.\r\n\r\nThe field name is derived from the display name (but can be changed), and the field type is derived from the form element you selected."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562542,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Drag the Date\/Time element to the center of the page."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562552,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Again, fill out the Display name field with a clear prompt, in this case: Collection Date. Click the save icon.\r\n\r\nNow that you have added basic form elements, you or a mobile worker using this map will be able to open the Field Maps app and see the form you created.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Open the Field Maps app on your smartphone or other mobile device. Sign into your ArcGIS account, then tap Amenities to open the map you created.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Tap the blue + circle in the bottom-right corner to add a new feature."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562662,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<strong>Step 7: <\/strong>Scroll down to see the form you created in the Field Maps App. Here, a mobile worker will be able to input data about the type of amenity and the date the data was collected."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":562672,"image_position":"center","orientation":"vertical","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"You can also include other form elements so workers can add information such as the condition of amenities such as trash cans, water fountains, or park benches.\r\n\r\nOnce you have\u00a0configured a form\u00a0for each layer and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doc.arcgis.com\/en\/field-maps\/android\/help\/configure-the-map.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_6703B3048FFB46D9A5581F45D9A31D9D\">shared the map<\/a>, mobile workers are ready to begin collecting data in the field.\r\n\r\nFor more information, see:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/field-maps\/field-mobility\/build-forms-in-arcgis-field-maps\/\">Build forms in ArcGIS Field Maps<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/doc.arcgis.com\/en\/field-maps\/android\/help\/configure-the-form.htm\">Configure the form<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/doc.arcgis.com\/en\/field-maps\/android\/help\/configure-the-map.htm\">Configure the map<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"}],"references":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.9 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Create a Map with ArcGIS Field Maps<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You can now create a map 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