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Enhanced Vegetation Management
Reduction User Guide

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Table of Contents
Collector by ArcGIS Online

Overviews and Tutorials ...................................................................................................................... 3
How to Open ArcGIS.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Home Screen Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Map Library....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Map Layers and Basemaps .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Location Search ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Adding Data................................................................................................................................................................... .10
Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Parcels ...................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Project Starter, Vegetation Point, Vegetation Project .........................................................13
Conductor Inspector .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
GISInaccurate ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Dos and Don'ts........................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Reference Layers .............................................................. ................................................................................ 17
GARB Environmental Layer ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Upload/Sync Offline Maps...................... .............................................................................. 20
Links and Resources...................... ...................................................................................................... .. 24
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Overviews and Tutorials
ArcGIS Collector

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How to Open ArcGIS Online
Overview
Summary
Below are step-by-step instructions for downloading, signing-in, and launching the ArcGIS Online app.

1. If needed, download Collector App by searching ESRI Collector in the App Store.

Basema
pLibrar
y

2. Start Collector App and sign in to ArcGIS Online.

Select ArcGIS
Online
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Sign-in

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How to Open ArcGIS Online
Overview
3. Choose a map to work in.

4. The map will open and center on your location.

GPS On
When the ‘Current Location’ icon is
highlighted white, the GPS finder is on.

GPS Off
When the icon is not highlighted white,
the GPS tracker is off.

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Home Screen Menu
Overview
Summary
This is an overview of the ArcGIS Online for mobile interface.
Location Search
Current Location

Map Layers

Measurement
Tool

Map Library

Bookmarks

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Basemaps

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Home Screen Menu
Overview

Current Location

Center map on your current location

Bookmarks

Measuring Tool

Access Measurement Toolkit

Basemaps

5

Add a feature

Create new point, polygon, or line

Accuracy Integration

Horizontal and Vertical Accuracy

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Map Library
Overview
Summary
This is where all your maps are stored. You’ll have the option to store the map on your device.

Map Library Toolbar
Map Library

Stored Maps
Search Maps

Account & Settings

Map Library

Stored Maps

Toggle between Cloud-Based and On Device

Search Maps

6

Download to Device

Store Maps on Device for ‘offline use’

Map Details

View map and survey details
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Map Library
Overview

 Attachments should be saved as
a small file type.
 Syncing of offline data should be
available via wifi or cellular data.
 These can be configured in
settings on the home screen.

 Open Settings and click on
Collection Settings.

Open Preferred Attachment Size
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Choose small attachment size.

Choose Wifi or Cellular for Syncing
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Map Layers and Basemaps
Overviiew

The available layers to view are 'GARB Environmental', ‘Vegetation
Point’, ‘Vegetation Project’, ‘Conductor Inspection’, ‘GIS
Inaccurate’, ‘Parcels’ and ‘Start a Project’. If the blue circle to the
left of the layer option is checked and blue, the layer is turned-on
and will appear on the map.

If connected to WIFI or mobile data (not working ‘On Device’) you
can access any ESRI basemap at any time. While connected to WIFI
or mobile data, you can store basemaps to be used when working
‘On Device’. This is where you can change the display type of the
map that appears on your screen.

Online/On
Device Toggle

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Location Search
Overview
Summary
This is where you can search for places or addresses. Once you enter the place or address you would like
to locate, the map will adjust accordingly.

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Adding Data
ArcGIS Collector

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Symbols
Legend
Summary
Below are the meanings of the symbols and colors that are seen throughout the map as you input
the information for each layer. These are based off of the Fuel Reductions Standards.
1.

The first layer that will
be updated will be the
EVM Parcels.
2.

3.

The second layer that is updated is
the 'Start Project' layer This layer is
used to add a Vegetation Project or
to Add a Vegetation Point.

The last layer that will
be updated after the
inspection complete, is
the Conductor
Inspection Layer.
If necessary, a GIS Inaccurate
line can be added if the line i n
GIS is not consistent with the
line in the field.

4.

5.

If necessary, Wood
Management points are
used by the Wood
Management Team.
6.

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GARB is an
environmental
reference layer.
See more details
on page 17.
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Parcels
Map Layers

Summary
The ‘Parcels’ layer is where you can enter the details for each property in the project assigned to you. Once
you click on the ‘Parcels’ option listed under the ‘Map Layers’ icon, you will see a list that needs to be
completed with information about the parcel. Make sure that an answer is selected for each of the items
listed.

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Upload/SyncProjectStarter,VegetationOfflinePoint,InputsVegetation

Project

Map Layers
Start a Project
Use the ‘Start a Project’ layer to create a new Vegetation Project or to add a new Vegetation Point.
Once you open the ‘Project Starter’, to add a new project or point, click on ‘New’. This will open up the
screen with all the fields that need to be filled out for each project or point. After filling out each field,
toggle to the map to draw a new project or drop a new point.

Draw a project

Draw a point

Click to toggle
back to the
data fields

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Conductor Inspection
Map Layers

Summary
The ‘Conductor Inspector’ layer is where you can enter the details for each powerline in the project
assigned to you. Once you click on the ‘Conductor Inspector’ option listed under the ‘Map Layers’ icon,
you will see a list that needs to be completed with information about the power line. Make sure that an
answer is selected for each of the items listed.

You will be prompted to either pick from
a list or enter text in an open field box.
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GIS Inaccurate
Map Layers
Summary
GIS Inaccurate is used when the electric line in the field is different than it is in GIS. if the line is inaccurate in GIS,
draw a line showing where the line is in the field.

Click on the + symbol to add a line

Draw the line and hit submit
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Click on the map symbol to draw the line

There is now a new line segment
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Dos and Don'ts
Data Collection Best Practices
Follow these guidelines when creating projects and updating attributes.

Do
• Draw projects to encompass area of vegetation in the
field
• Draw projects to incorporate the line
• Draw multiple projects for locations where line is
along property line
• Associate all projects with the correct parcel
• Fill out all attribute fields
• Only draw projects where the work is

Don’t
• Draw overlapping projects
• Draw projects without line present.
If necessary, add a GIS inaccurate layer.
• Draw projects across multiple parcels
• Draw projects with the GIS Inaccurate
line.

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Reference Layers
ArcGIS Collector

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GARB Environmental Layer
Map Reference Layers

Summary
GARB is a reference layer visually displaying environmental information on the line as well as where there
may be additional constraints.


 Green: Cleared with Standard BMPs – okay for ground to sky. Apply the Green
Environmental Release to Construction (ERTC)
 Red: Agency land: Do not work. Permit Required. Consult with Environmental Lead.
 Yellow: Caution: Conductor to sky only. Specific AMMs may apply. Amber ERTC
can be obtained from the Environmental Lead.
 Purple: Places where reports have been written

The GARB layer is not turned on
upon login.

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Open Layers to turn on the
GARB layer.

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GARB Environmental Layer
Map Reference Layers

Once the GARB layer is turned on it
will be visible over the Conductor
Inspection Layer.

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GARB is for reference only
and will not be editable.

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Upload and Sync
Offline Maps
ArcGIS Collector

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Upload/Sync Offline Maps
Summary
If you are working in a remote area with limited cellular service, you can download a map to work offline to
work ‘On Device’. If offline or working ‘On Device’, after you have re -established cellular service, you will
need to go back to the ‘Maps’ menu under ‘On Device’ and click the up/down cloud icon with the red
number (indicating the number of features that have not been uploaded to ArcGIS Online) and select the
cloud to submit and sync these features to ArcGIS Online. This requires cellular data or WIFI connection.

Downloading a map for offline use
1

Click on the
icon to
download the map.

2

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Upload/Sync Offline Maps
4
3

This icon means
the map is now
downloaded
onto your device

Syncing your offline activity
If you are working offline or ‘On Device’, be sure to sync your data once you have re -established either
cellular service or have a WiFi connection. Once you have finishe d syncing all your offline maps, you can
delete the saved maps from your device.

1
Select Sync to
Cloud icon to
submit the 2
features added
offline to
ArcGIS Online.

2

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Upload/Sync Offline Maps
3

If you are working online, connected to ArcGIS
Online with WiFi or cellular data, you do not need
to sync because it is done every time you select
submit.

4

Click here and
select “Manage”
to delete the
map off of your
device once you
have completed
synced to ArcGIS

5
Select “Remove”

Select “Remove
features and
basemap” to delete
the map from your
device

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Links and Resources
ArcGIS Collector

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Links and Resources
All Documentation can be found at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/EVM-User-Guide-pdf
The following can be found in this folder:
 User Guide
 Quick Start Guide
 Collector Videos
 First Time Login Instructions
 General Guides



Questions related to Collector (adding and editing features, layers, etc.) can be directed
to the following email address:
AWRRMapsSupport@pge.com
Questions related to logging in or resetting passwords can be directed to TSC Support at
the following number: 415-973-3411.

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