Use Map Notes

The Map Notes solution delivers a set of capabilities that helps organizations create, manage, share map notes as well as triage map notes that require action.

In this topic, you will learn how to use the solution by assuming the role of a user and performing the following workflows.

Note:

Use your organization's data or configured apps to follow these workflows.

Add map notes

In these workflows, you will be taking on the role of mobile and office workers creating map notes in the field and office.

Add map notes in the field

As a mobile worker, you can add a map note to the system.

1. In ArcGIS Field Maps, open Map Notes Field Map.
2. Navigate to the map note location.
3. Tap Add .
4. Tap the geometry type of the note, point, line, or area.

   If adding a line or area note, add vertices as needed.

5. Fill in the attributes and click Submit.

   The map note is added to the map and is available to be viewed and reviewed by others in the organization.

Add map notes in the web

As a user, you can add a map note to the system.

1. Browse to the Map Notes Editor. Click View to launch the app.
2. Click the Edit button to open the editor pane.
3. Click the geometry type: Point, Line, or Area.
4. Click the map to create the feature. If creating a line or area feature, double-click the final vertex to finish creating the feature.
5. Enter the required and any optional attributes.

   Map note changes are reflected in other apps and maps across the system so others in your organization can view the latest information.

Add map notes in ArcGIS Pro

As an editor, you may need to make or edit a large volume of map notes or use more advanced feature construction tools. For this type of work, it is recommended that you use ArcGIS Pro.

1. In the Catalog pane, click Portal and browse to the MapNotes_editing layer.
2. Right-click, click Add To New, and click Map .

   The Map Notes layer is added to the map and available for creating or editing features.

Manage map notes

As a map notes manager, you can review and resolve map notes about your system to ensure issues are addressed. New map notes are created with a status of open and can be marked with Requires Attention if additional steps should be taken about a specific map note.

1. Browse to the Map Notes Managers group and locate the Map Notes Manager app. Click View to launch the app.

   The table is filtered for notes that have a status of Open or have been flagged as Requires Attention. To remove the filter, click Filters, click Reset Filters, and click Close

2. To update the status of a map note, select the note in the table by checking the box on the left. In the Information pane, click Edit. Update the status and any other attributes as needed and click Update to save the changes.
3. To view map notes of another geometry type, select the desired geometry type from the drop-down list above the table.