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  • Introduction
  • Overview
    • About Mapeo
      • Mapeo tools
      • Peer-to-peer & Mapeo sync
      • How Mapeo is being used
    • Is Mapeo right for me?
    • FAQs
  • Quick start guide
    • Getting started
    • Mapeo Mobile
    • Mapeo Desktop
  • Complete Reference guide
    • Welcome – Introduction
    • 🗒️Essentials for a successful Mapeo project
      • Planning a Mapeo project
        • What is the project goal?
        • What outputs do you want?
        • What information to collect?
          • Data types within Mapeo
        • Who should be involved and how?
        • What are the parameters?
      • Security & risk assessment
      • Creating user protocols
    • ✔️Will Mapeo work out-of-the-box for me?
      • Default configuration
      • Default background map
    • ⚙️Customization options
      • Translating Mapeo & default configurations
      • Custom configurations
        • Creating custom configurations
          • Planning configuration & data structure
            • Categories
            • Icons
            • Details fields
          • Coding configuration
            • Adding icon files
              • Creating and exporting SVG files using Adobe Illustrator
              • Creating and exporting SVG files using Inkscape
            • Creating details fields
            • Creating categories
            • Defining geometry defaults
            • Adding a project key
            • Adding project name and version
            • Building configuration file
              • Via the command line
              • Using GitHub Actions
          • Testing and iterating
      • Custom background maps
        • Creating custom background maps
          • Generating map files in .mbtiles format for the experimental Background Maps feature
    • 📱Mapeo Mobile installation & setup
      • Installing Mapeo Mobile
      • Choosing Mapeo Mobile settings
      • Experiments: Turning on experimental features
        • Directional Arrow
        • P2P (peer-to-peer) App Updates
        • Background Maps
        • Security
          • App Passcode
          • Obscure Passcode
      • Importing configurations into Mapeo Mobile
      • Adding custom background maps to Mapeo Mobile
      • Updating Mapeo Mobile
    • 📱Mapeo Mobile use
      • Activating GPS and viewing current location
      • Creating observations
      • Viewing observations
      • Editing and deleting observations
      • Sharing data externally
      • Syncing data via Wi-Fi
    • 💻Mapeo Desktop installation & setup
      • Installing Mapeo Desktop
      • Choosing Mapeo Desktop language
      • Importing configurations to Mapeo Desktop
      • Adding custom background maps to Mapeo Desktop
      • Updating Mapeo Desktop
    • 💻Mapeo Desktop use
      • Mapeo Desktop for managing Mapeo Mobile data (Observations mode)
        • Synchronizing data
          • Synchronizing via Wi-Fi
          • Synchronizing with a file
        • Viewing observations
        • Editing and deleting observations
        • Exporting data & sharing externally
      • Mapeo Desktop for creating territory data (Territory mode)
        • Navigating around the map
        • Creating and editing territory data
        • Changing background maps in Territory mode
        • Importing and using external geospatial data
        • Exporting and syncing data
      • Synchronizing data with Mapeo Desktop
    • 💡Mapeo trainings
      • Defining goals and format
      • Structuring a training
        • Best practices for planning a training
        • Structuring the agenda, content and activities
          • Suggestions for the different sections of a training event
          • Tips and suggested activities for training key features of Mapeo
          • Materials and resources available for the training event
      • Preparing equipment and supplies for a training
        • Recommended equipment and supplies
        • Tech preparation before doing in-person training
    • 🔧Troubleshooting
      • I can't start Mapeo
      • Mapeo closes automatically
      • I have problems with the GPS in Mapeo
        • GPS is not activated in Mapeo
        • My GPS signal is very weak
      • I have problems with the camera in Mapeo
        • I get a black screen when using the camera
      • I want to update Mapeo Mobile permissions
      • I have sync issues
        • I want to connect to Wi-Fi
        • I want to create local Wi-Fi networks
          • With a portable router
          • With a smartphone
        • The device I want to sync with does not show up on my Synchronize screen
        • I get an error when I try to sync with another device
        • I can't sync with the sync file
        • The person I want to sync with has deleted valuable data
      • Sharing files between devices
      • Saving and printing Mapeo reference materials
      • How do I back up Mapeo Desktop data?
    • Glossary & quick reference sheets
      • Glossary of Mapeo related terms
      • Overview of Mapeo Desktop Territory mode screen
  • For developers
    • Mapeo architecture overview
    • Mapeo repositories
    • Localization
  • Support
  • Additional references
  • Digital Democracy website
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  • Install
  • Mapeo Desktop for managing Mapeo Mobile data (Observations mode)
  • Synchronize Mapeo Mobile data
  • Connect to Wi-Fi
  • Enter Synchronize mode
  • Start synchronization
  • View observations
  • Map view
  • Media view
  • Report view
  • Filter observations
  • Edit observations
  • Delete observations
  • Export data
  • Save as PDF Report
  • Export to GeoJSON, CSV, or SMART CSV
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  1. Quick start guide

Mapeo Desktop

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Last updated 3 years ago

Install

Download Mapeo Desktop from the Mapeo website and double click the file to launch the installer. For more on installation, see Installing Mapeo Desktop.

Mapeo Desktop for managing Mapeo Mobile data (Observations mode)

Observations mode in Mapeo Desktop is designed for viewing, managing and exporting data collected with Mapeo Mobile. The steps below will cover the basics for testing Observations mode.

For more detailed instructions and information on how to use Mapeo Desktop for creating territory data (Territory mode), see the Complete Reference Guide section on Mapeo Desktop use.

Synchronize Mapeo Mobile data

To get started, synchronize collected data from a Mapeo Mobile device. To synchronize via Wi-Fi, as detailed below, the Mapeo Mobile and Mapeo Desktop devices must be near each other.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Make sure both the Mapeo Mobile device and the Mapeo Desktop device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. (An internet connection is not required.)

Enter Synchronize mode

In Mapeo Mobile, tap the Synchronize button to enter the Synchronize screen.

In Mapeo Desktop, click on Synchronize in the Mapeo modes panel.

Start synchronization

IMPORTANT: Keep the Synchronize screen open on BOTH devices until the synchronization is complete. Interrupting the sync process can result in permanently corrupted data.

In order to synchronize, Mapeo devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and using the same project configuration.

For more detailed instructions on synchronizing in Mapeo Desktop, see Synchronizing data.

View observations

To view synchronized data, click on Observations in the Mapeo modes panel.

Map view

By default, observations are displayed as dots on a map. Click on an individual dot to view the details of that observation.

Media view

To view observations as a gallery of images, click on Media in the Toolbar above the map. Click on an individual image to view the details of that observation.

Report view

To view observations in the form of a report, click on Report in the Toolbar.

Filter observations

To look at a subset of your observations in Map, Media or Report view, use the Filter panel to select a specific data range, a subset of categories, or specific data values from details fields.

Edit observations

With the observation details open, click on a field to add or edit information. Click SAVE to save changes.

In Mapeo Desktop you cannot modify the creation date, category type or geographic location of an observation.

Delete observations

Deleting observations cannot be undone, so exercise caution when using delete.

By deleting observations, you will permanently remove them from your device and all devices you synchronize data with in the future. For more on synchronization, see Peer-to-peer & Mapeo sync

Export data

Data can be exported to multiple formats from Observations mode in Mapeo Desktop. Basic export instructions are included below.

  • Save as PDF Report

  • Export to GeoJSON, CSV, or SMART CSV

For more details on Mapeo export formats and process, see Exporting data & sharing externally in the Complete Reference Guide.

Save as PDF Report

Export to GeoJSON, CSV, or SMART CSV

Select Export Observations... then select the desired data format and options in the Export Observations pop-up window. Click SAVE to name the export file and choose the location on your computer where it will be saved.

For detailed instructions on all features and uses of Mapeo Desktop, see Mapeo Desktop use in the Complete Reference Guide.

On the Mapeo Desktop Synchronize screen, identify the mobile device you would like to synchronize with and click on the Synchronize button below its name.

From Map or Media view, click on a dot or image to view the full details of the corresponding observation. From Report view, use the EDIT button in the grey toolbar to open the details of the observation shown in the current page of the report.

To delete an observation, open the observation details and click on theMore options menu. Select Delete observation and confirm deletion in the pop-up window.

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To save a PDF report with the observations collected, go to Report view. Filter observations if desired using the Filter panel. Hide any fields you don't wish to appear by using the Hide fields option in the grey panel above the report. To save, click on Save PDF.

To export observations to GeoJSON, CSV or SMART CSV format, click on the Export options menu at the top right corner of the Mapeo Desktop window.

Export as Web Map