Field guide

Help for the field and the office.

Guides for Ecobot Collector and Ecobot Manager, from your first survey to the final forms.

I'm in the fieldCollect points, photos, and form data in Collector. I'm reviewing in the officeSet up surveys, QA/QC, and export deliverables in Manager. I manage our accountPlans, licenses, and users.

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Getting started Sign in, learn how Collector and Manager fit together, and pick a workflow for your project. Collecting data in the field Everything you do in Ecobot Collector on your phone or in the field tablet: surveys, points, photos, and the map. Forms and assessments How to complete each data form, grouped by assessment type and in datasheet order. Syncing and teamwork How surveys move between devices and people: check-in, checkout, sync, transfers, and team projects. Reviewing and delivering Everything you do in Ecobot Manager on the web: set up surveys, QA/QC the data, and export deliverables. Science and methods How Ecobot calculates results, the sources it relies on, and the reference data behind your forms. Devices and location Supported phones and tablets, GNSS receivers, and how Ecobot handles coordinates. Account and billing Plans, subscriptions, licenses, users, and settings for account administrators. Troubleshooting and support Fix common problems, recover from a lost device, and get in touch with the Ecobot team. What's new Release notes for Collector and Manager.