3.2. Adding Point Data with CartoMobile

CartoMobile is designed for the field creation and maintenance of data. As such, we wanted to make it as easy as possible to create data on the device. For starters, all entry is done through easy-to-navigate forms which minimize inconsistent data.

There are two primary ways to add data in CartoMobile, tapping the + (Add) button at the bottom of the screen, and precisely placing a pin on the map. When using the Add button, the new point is placed at the center of the map, which is also where the GPS location will be if you use the GPS button.

Creating a new point using the loupe

  1. Tap and hold on the screen until the loupe comes up.

  2. Position the center of the cross-hairs on the location for the point

    The loupe will track your movements and provide a magnified view of the area close to the tip of your finger.

  3. Lift your finger

    The Add panel will come up

    • If you have more than one writable overlay layer, select the target layer; or

    • If you only have one layer, there won't be a selection, but if you have more than one kind of point that you are working with, this provides the ability to select among them.

    [Note]

    Layers that are not currently visible show up in the list as dimmed items, but are still selectable and may be added to.

  5. Enter data as desired in the form fields.

  6. When you are done, tap the Add to "layer".

    The point will be added to the map, although it will not be visible if the layer is not visible.

Creating a new point at the center of the screen

When using the GPS button, it is common to want to create a point where you are standing.

  1. Tap the + (Add) button

    The Add panel will come up

  2. If you have more than one writable overlay layer, select the target layer; or

    If you have only one layer, there won't be a selection, but if you have more than one kind of point that you are working with, this provides the ability to select among them.

    [Note]

    Layers that are not currently visible show up in the list as dimmed items, but are still selectable and may be added to.

  3. Enter data as desired in the form fields

  4. When you are finished, tap the Add to "layer".

    The point will be added to the map, although it will not be visible if the layer is not visible.