From 7338c984c4790a8d4b6f715980a7f96c363f9944 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: spwoodcock Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:09:09 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add info about custom odk collect to advanced faq --- docs/about/faq.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/about/faq.md b/docs/about/faq.md index 05e67c31ae..29f86c9ec6 100644 --- a/docs/about/faq.md +++ b/docs/about/faq.md @@ -391,3 +391,32 @@ Yes! - However, note that if there is no activity on a locked task after a period of time, the task may auto-unlock, allowing other mappers to lock and contribute. + +### What is the custom ODK Collect app? + +- ODK Collect is an excellent mobile application. +- We need a slightly modified functionality of the app, so have created + a custom version for you to use with FMTM. +- We maintain a good relationship with the ODK developers and would like + to get this functionality into the map app (meaning no custom app is required). +- However, this will take time! + +### Why do I need the custom ODK Collect app? + +- Ideally when we open ODK Collect, we want our feature / building to be + selected already, avoiding the need to open the map and select it manually. +- We created the custom ODK Collect for exactly this purpose! +- It also opens the possibility of more advanced map capabilities in FMTM, + such as navigation to your chosen feature and directions. +- Hopefully it provides a more seamless user experience of FMTM, that we + can't provide with the default Collect. + +### How do I install the custom ODK Collect app? + +- First, open the sidebar on FMTM and click the button to download the + custom ODK Collect `.apk` file. +- If you don't have ODK Collect installed already, then you should be able to + click this file and install as normal. +- If you already have ODK Collect installed, then you **may** have to uninstall + this version first, prior to installing the custom version. This is to avoid + version conflicts.