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Hi, I cannot log in on my Collect with all my surveys... Someone had a similar problem in 2018 but it was solved offline so I am not sure what I am supposed to do. Thanks for the help OF team! Florence
Species list empty in Saiku
Hi OF Team, I included a short species list in my survey, imported data and would like to show the recorded species grouped by another variable in Saiku (OF Collect). However, clicking the filter of the scientific name or code variable shows an empty box. When I try to group species according to ano...
Error message when exporting to Collect Earth
Hi, I could export a survey to Collect desktop for back up but got the following message when exporting to Collect Earth: "java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Users\FLOREN~1.LAN\AppData\Local\Temp\openforis-collect-earth-temp3276180994333269761.zip (The process cannot access the file because it is bei...
How to decide the size of the dots within a CE plot
Dear all, We have been using Collect Earth to assess tree cover and distribution. We have been using 0.5ha-plots with 49 dots inside. These dots are 2m x 2m. By counting dots within the plot for percent tree cover, we sample within the sample. The dots cover only 49x2x2 square meters out of the 0.5 ...
uuid field of pre-existing data recreated each time I publish minor changes in survey (e.g. code lists updates)
I have let's a form with 2 levels. At the first level my 'key' field is a text field with default value as util: uuid (universal id 36 characters). As I collect data, every entry receives a unique uuid. All fine, but the problem is that if I change anything in the survey design (e.g. updating a code...
Error Message when importing data from collect mobile
Hi OF Team I collected data with collect mobile. When I try to upload them (collect-data format) to collect desktop an error message occures ("Error uploading file"). You know why? Tha last time it worked... Thanks for your help Sabrina
Order Surveys in Survey List
Dear OF Team, just to share my observation: when I try to sort surveys in the Survey Designer --> List of survey overview, the "sort by header" function does not work fully. When I click on "unpublished changes" the surveys are listed correctly. Clicking on "published" however does not change the or...
openforis collect very slow csv import/upload
Data upload with csv to openforis collect is very slow. When for example I want to upload a csv file with a few thousand entries it says it will take around 3 hours and even if I let it run, after some hours it says server timed out. So my only option is to split the data in smaller csvs and upload ...
Importing data in csv to survey failed
Dear OF team, I tried to import data into my current survey and with most of the tables things worked well. At one table, I received the following error: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sKuj4hDS-zGDQR4JxgAgbrCcXT-HRChO/view?usp=sharing You can access the respective table via the follwing link: htt...
How to connect survey with survey_guide.pdf
Hi everybody, I noticed it is now possible to integrate a "survey_guide.pdf" to the survey as attached file. What are the functionalities of this attachement? Can I link the survey (e.g. tooltips) with this pdf? How is it accessible from the mobile device? Thank you for your help! Alex
Error message when adding checks to a Text attribute
Hi My survey contains a SamplingPointData file in which I want to check the species names. I tried idm:samplingPointData('baumart', vorgabe) where baumart= species name and vorgabe= name of the SamplingPointData file are. I chose "Pattern" as Check type. In the Preview an error message occurs that I...
Missing Dropdown List for Sampling Point Data
Hi OF Team! To my survey I added a Sampling Point Data file with two hierarchical layers (Level 1 = Plot ID, Level 2 = Tree ID). I set this code attribute as key. In the Preview Mode or when I enter new data, there is no drop-down List where I could choose codes from my list. There is only a field ...
format of collect-data produced by open foris collect
Hi, My team and i want to to import the collect-data that is produced by open foris collect mobile into our app. We would like to know what is its format? Thanks
Importer des noms scientifiques dans Collect
Salut Team Collect, je n'arrive pas à importer des noms scientifiques dans Collect. J'ai ordonné les données en l'exmaple du fichier téléchargeable appelé ''species-list-import''. Cependant l'importation de mon fichier en .csv bien sûr échoue.
moving attibutes to a subfolder/tab generates bugs
This is to add to this question: https://openforis.support/questions/1806/movingduplicating-attributes-to-tabs I have the same issue, however when trying to move an attribute from plot to plot/plot_information, the attribute disappears from the entry form entirely. When switching to data structure v...
Labels in Collect in "other labels"
Dear all, I do have a question regarding the labelling under "other labels" in Collect: List heading: refers to what list? Field number: clear, refers to the field form and the collect mobile form, attributes can be assigned certain numbers. If I do that, the fields have numbers, but the order is ...
Automatically generated ID
Hi everybody In my survey there are existing trees and new trees. In the Schema I created a 1:N entity for the new trees. For all new trees an ID should be generated automatically. I tried it with "math:max(parent()/tree/tree_id) + 1". If I then try to add several trees (+ symbol) I get the error ...
How to create an auto ID?
Dear Openforis Team In my survey new trees shall get an automatically generated ID (1, 2, 3...). For this I created a Number Attribute field and checked "Calculated". How do I define the Expression so that the ID always rises +1. Thanks for your help, Sabrina
Unable to create new data entries
Hi OF team, I keep receiving an error message from Java when trying to import (via csv/excel) and/or enter new data into my survey. The survey has been validated and seems ok. Please see the attached image. I am using OF Collect v. 3.24.19. What could be the problem? Thank you so much for your help...
Importer des noms scientifiques dans Collect
Salut Team Collect, je n'arrive pas à importer des noms scientifiques dans Collect. J'ai ordonné les données en l'exemple du fichier téléchargeable appelé ''species-list-import''. Cependant l'importation de mon fichier en .csv bien sûr échoue.
How to export the Saiku label as part of the schema export?
Hi, When exporting the schema, it includes: id Path Type Attribute_type Label Always_relevant relevant_when always_required Required_when Validation_rules The label though is not the Saiku label. How can I check all my Saiku labels in a user-friendly way (e.g., in Excel)? Thanks, Florence
Collect installation in Linux: documents or support
I would like to know where to find the server installation files and documents for support. Thanks for your help
How to make appear in mobile as in preview ?
Hi OFT, I have designed a survey for stem mapping. I have created sn for each stand(pole and tree) with like auto increment (math:max(parent()/tree/id) + 1). I need tag number (tid) for each tree(GBH>94). The tag number should appear for tree only. To do so I defined as like in sn here math:max(pare...
How to not show default value for date and time in collect mobile during the survey.
Dear OFC, I am developing a form. This form is needed a date and time attribute. I want to fill date and time automatically without User intervention. Calculated field can not do this job, Because the date and time changes dynamically in the time of exporting. For this I tried to set default value w...
How to use the sampling point data?
Dear Openforis Team I have a question about using "Sampling Point Data". I imported your example list into Collect. How is this list usable? Can I complement it and add new values in an additional column? I don't understand the relation between "Sampling Point Data" and the "Schema". Thanks for your...
Vernacular name not appearing in exported .csv file.
We had prepared a form where species and some other datas has to be entered. Although we have provided vernacular name in the species list along with its scientific name, the data exported from collect mobile only contains scientific name and vernacular name field is empty. How can I make vernacular...
OF collect survey entry relevant only for unknown and unlisted species
I would like to know if it is feasible and what would be the expression to have a new entry in a survey that would only be relevant when the tree species is unknown or unlisted. I have added manually entries in the tree species list for Unknown or Unlisted species as follows: no / code / family / sc...
designing sampling plots on QGIS
Hi, please assist with the procedure to design sampling plots using QGIS, I tried several times with no success...
How to generate a sampling design from a boundary of interest in kml file?
Dear Collect Team I have a kml file with an area of interest. While I am aware that Collect provides option for plot layout, I would like to generate a sampling design for the kml file. It would be great if you could help me guide on the steps to generate the sampling (I am looking for a systematic ...
Setting up a survey for CE: Extract values from csv grid file
Hi, while creating a survey for OF CE, I followed the instructions of the CE Manual and created a grid file (CSV). Now, I would like to have the additional data (elevation, slope, aspects, and other) in my data base. At based, when the balloon pops-up in Google Earth, the variables "elevation", "slo...
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