Working in the field has its challenges, whether it be working with gloves or carrying needed equipment. Alternative methods for performing tasks can be helpful, including using voice or other streamlined input technologies. This article will look at an example of how you can make completing tasks like executing a search easier.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
One example of how you can take advantage of this with apps like Collector is to utilize iOS Shortcuts. Shortcuts are a relatively new capability within iOS, having been first introduced in iOS 12.\u00a0 Shortcuts allow you to configure a series of actions that can be run on-demand or automated to run when events occur, even at a given time of the day.<\/p>\n
There are multiple ways to enter a search string in Collector, such as entering text on the keyboard, or scanning a barcode.\u00a0 In these cases you still need to physically initiate the desired method within Collector.<\/p>\n
Let’s take a look at an example of how this task can be simplified.\u00a0 In this case the shortcut has been set up to execute a search within Collector.\u00a0 You can enter the search information via voice or scanning a barcode or QR code.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
Using a shortcut is straightforward. You can run it directly from the Shortcuts app, from the Home Screen, or even from Siri.\u00a0 The following video highlights how you can search a specific map in Collector.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"youtube","start_time":"0","end_time":"","youtube_video_url":"