Using ODK Collect

This is an in-depth guide to using the Collect App

To learn about the main features and try out ODK, see the Getting Started Guide for a quick walk-through.

ODK Collect is used by enumerators to collect survey data by filling out forms with participants.

To use ODK Collect:

1. Get blank forms from ODK Aggregate Server or Google Drive
2. Fill out surveys with participants
3. Upload completed surveys to Aggregate or Google Drive

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ODK Collect User Guide

• Managing Forms in Collect
  • Loading Blank Forms
  • Editing Saved Forms
  • Transferring Finalized Forms
  • Deleting Forms
• Filling out Forms with Collect
  • Answering questions
  • Removing answers
  • Adding instances of repeats
  • Removing instances of repeats
  • Navigating the form
  • Changing language of a form
  • Saving a partially filled form
  • Completing a Form
• Collect Menus, Settings, and Security
  • Main Menu
  • General Settings
  • Admin Settings
• Viewing filled forms on a map
  • Form instance map markers
  • Map controls
  • Status bar
• Using Offline Maps
  • Offline maps quick start
  • Getting map tilesets
  • Transferring offline tilesets to devices
  • Selecting offline tilesets

• Advanced Use and Best Practices
  • Using Android Debug Bridge with Collect
  • Creating Shortcuts to Collect Forms
  • Improving Location Performance
  • Projecting ODK Collect onto another screen