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How do I capture GPS location data during a site survey?

SiteSurvey records GPS coordinates automatically on form submission, with manual map pin-drop for precise positioning indoors or in weak-signal areas.

SiteSurvey captures GPS coordinates automatically at the point of form submission, using the location services on the surveyor's mobile device, so no manual entry is required.

For indoor environments where GPS accuracy is limited, surveyors can drop a pin on a floor plan or site map within the app. This gives a precise reference point for each record without relying on satellite signal, which is useful in buildings with multiple floors or basement areas.

Each location record is stored alongside the rest of the form response, including the timestamp and surveyor details. When you view submissions in the web dashboard, you can filter by location or view plotted positions on a map to understand coverage across a site.

Location capture can be made mandatory in the form builder, ensuring no submission is accepted without a valid coordinate or map position. This is particularly useful for asset inventories and compliance inspections where you need to prove exactly where each item was recorded.

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    Submit the form

    SiteSurvey captures GPS coordinates automatically at the point of form submission, using the location services on the surveyor's mobile device. No manual entry is required.

  2. 2

    Drop a pin indoors

    Where GPS accuracy is limited, drop a pin on a floor plan or site map within the app. This gives a precise reference point without relying on satellite signal, useful in multi-floor buildings and basements.

  3. 3

    Review locations centrally

    Each location record is stored alongside the form response, timestamp and surveyor details. In the web dashboard you can filter by location or view plotted positions on a map to understand site coverage.

  4. 4

    Make location mandatory

    Require a valid coordinate or map position in the form builder so no submission is accepted without one. This is particularly useful for asset inventories and compliance inspections.

LM

Answer written by Lee Moss, Director at SiteSurvey.

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