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.

Collect is used to:

1. Get blank forms from a server

2. Fill out surveys with participants

3. Upload completed surveys to a server

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ODK Collect User Guide

• Managing Projects in Collect
  • Adding a new Project
  • Switching between Projects
  • Deleting a Project
• Managing Forms in Collect
  • Downloading forms from a server
  • Editing drafts
  • Finalizing drafts
  • Sending finalized forms
  • Deleting Forms
  • Managing forms without a server
• Filling out Forms with Collect
  • Answering questions
  • Removing answers
  • Adding instances of repeats
  • Removing instances of repeats
  • Navigating the form
  • Recovering data after Collect quits
  • Changing the language of a form
  • Checking for errors during form entry
  • Exiting form filling
  • Saving a partially filled form
  • The form end screen
• Using Collect Settings
  • General Settings
  • Protected Settings
• Settings QR codes
  • Managing and distributing settings QR codes
  • Scanning a QR code
  • Sharing settings with another device
  • Making your own QR code
  • List of keys for all settings
• Viewing filled forms on a map
  • Form instance map markers
  • Map controls
  • Status bar
• Using Offline Maps
  • Quick start
  • Creating MBTiles files
  • Transferring MBTiles files to devices
  • Adding offline layers to Collect
  • Manually importing MBTiles files
  • Selecting an offline layer

• Advanced Use and Best Practices

  • Using Android Debug Bridge with Collect

  • Creating Shortcuts to Collect Forms

  • Improving Location Performance

  • Mirroring Collect onto your desktop

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