Use Irrigation System Data Management

After deploying, organizations with no irrigation system data can immediately begin mapping their irrigation systems using GPS or digitizing data with web or desktop software. Organizations with existing spatial irrigation system data can load it and begin using the apps.

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

Add data in the field

In these workflows, you will be taking the role of a mobile worker collecting data in the field. If you have a mobile-centric workforce, this may be the best option to collect new data or validate existing data.

Collect sprinklers and valves

As a mobile worker, you can add sprinklers and valves from the field.

1. Open the ArcGIS Field Maps app and sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. Open the Irrigation System Field Map map.
3. Navigate to the collection location.
4. Tap Add .
5. From the list of features, search for Rotor - Pop-up by swiping up or typing Rotor - Pop-up in the filter search bar.
   If the sprinkler is added to an inaccurate location, or you want to move the point manually, move the crosshairs to the correct location by panning the map and tapping Update Point. This moves the added sprinkler to the specified location.
6. Fill in any attributes and tap Submit.
7. Next, add a valve at the valve's location.
8. Tap Add .
9. Search for Automatic Control Valve by swiping up or typing Automatic Control Valve in the filter search bar and select Automatic Control Valve under Valves.

   If the automatic control valve is added to an inaccurate location, or you want to move the point manually, move the crosshairs to the correct location by panning the map and tapping Update Point. This moves the added automatic control valve to the specified location.

10. Fill in any attributes and tap Submit.

    Note:

    Move to a safe location to fill in the attributes; the added automatic control valve remains in its original location.

    Note:

    The Station Number field is automatically populated by the intersecting Zone polygon and therefore is not editable in the form. If you would like to manually edit this field, turn off the field expression in the form designer and check on the box next to the Editable option.

Add map notes

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

1. In ArcGIS Field Maps open the Irrigation System Field Map map.
2. Navigate to the map note location.
3. Tap Add.
4. From the list of features, search for the Map Notes type by swiping up or typing a description in the filter search bar, select the Map Notes type, and add the note to the map by sketching a polygon in the map note location.

   

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 data in the web

In the workflows below, you will be taking the role of an editor adding data in ArcGIS Online. The workflows explain how to add data in the web, use the provided dashboard, and add and manage map notes.

Add pipes

As an editor, you want to use a web app to connect a valve to a sprinkler by adding pipes to the map.

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. At the top of the site, click Groups.
3. Browse to the Irrigation System Editors group and locate the Irrigation System Editor app. Click View Application to launch the app.

   In the Irrigation System Editor app, the Editor tool is open by default on the left side of the window when the app opens.

4. Turn on snapping by clicking Settings at the top of the Editor pane. Enable snapping and click the Snapping layers dropdown to enable snapping for the valve and sprinkler.
5. In the Editor pane, search for Pipes, and select Service Line from the list of options.
6. Draw a line from the valve to a sprinkler, press Ctrl to snap, and double-click to finish the sketch.

   

   You are prompted to update attributes and save.

7. Continue adding service lines to sprinklers.

Add irrigation zone

As an editor, you want to use a web app to add irrigation zones to the map.

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. At the top of the site, click Groups.
3. Browse to the Irrigation System Editors group and locate the Irrigation System Editor app. Click View Application to launch the app.

   In the Irrigation System Editor app, the Editor tool is open by default on the left side of the window when the app opens.

4. In the Editor pane, search for Zone, and select Turf from the list of options.
5. Draw the boundary of the irrigation zone in the map.
6. You are prompted to update attributes and save. The station number of the irrigation zone will automatically populate the station number field of the sprinkler and valve.

Add map notes

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

1. Browse to the Irrigation System Office Users group and locate the Irrigation System Viewer app. Click View Application to launch the app.
   1. In the Irrigation System Viewer, click the Editor tool to open it.
   2. Choose a map note issue type and sketch a polygon in the desired map note location.
   3. Enter attributes and click Save.

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

Manage map notes

As a GIS manager, you can review and resolve map notes about your system to ensure issues are addressed.

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

   In the sidebar of the app, there are a number of tools that have been configured to filter, edit, update, and manage map notes.

2. Review the list of included widgets to learn how to use them to manage map notes:
   • Legend—View a list of included layers in the map. The legend displays what is visible on the map, so zooming in or out can expand or reduce the list if scale suppression is set on the layers.
   • Basemap Gallery—Change to your preferred basemap.
   • Bookmarks—Create bookmarks in the Irrigation System Map Notes Manager web map and access them here.
   • Layers—Turn layers on and off or view their table.
   • Info—View map notes information by click the map note in the map.
   • Edit—Add a new map note or edit an existing map note.
   • Filter—Use the Status, Severity, and Issue filters to view only map notes that fit the entered criteria.

Use the irrigation system dashboard

As a member of the organization, you want to have a comprehensive view of your irrigation system assets.

1. Browse to the Irrigation System Office Users group and locate the Irrigation System Dashboard app. Click View Dashboard to launch the dashboard.
2. View the irrigation system statistics.

Add data in ArcGIS Pro

In the workflows below, you will be taking the role of an editor adding data in ArcGIS Pro. If you have known locations of assets or as-built drawings, the following workflows demonstrate using ArcGIS Pro to add data to your irrigation system.

Note:

The first time you open the Irrigation System Data Manager map in ArcGIS Pro, the layers will show as broken. Follow the steps to Configure the Irrigation System Data Manager ArcGIS Pro project to fix your layers.

Add sprinklers and valves

As an editor, you can add sprinklers and valves to the map in ArcGIS Pro.

1. Open the Irrigation System Data Manager ArcGIS Pro project, sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. On the Edit tab, in the Snapping group, click Snapping and turn snapping on.
3. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

4. Select the Rotor - Pop-up edit template from the Favorites list, add it to the map, and fill in the attributes.

   

5. Repeat step 4 to add an Automatic Control Valve.

Add pipes

As an editor, you can connect valves and sprinklers by adding pipes to the map in ArcGIS Pro.

1. Open the Irrigation System Data Manager ArcGIS Pro project, sign in to your ArcGIS organization.
2. On the Edit tab, in the Snapping group, click Snapping and turn snapping on.
3. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

4. Select the Service Line edit template from the Favorites list.
5. Snap and click the start of the line to the valve to begin digitizing the pipe. Snap to the sprinkler and double-click to complete the sketch.
6. Open the Attributes pane and fill in attributes.

Add features from an as-built drawing

As an editor, you can add assets such as fittings and mains to the system from an as-built drawing.

1. In the Catalog pane, expand Maps and double-click Irrigation System Data Manager to open the map.
2. On the Map tab, in the Layers group, click Add Data. Browse to the location of the as-built drawing, select it, and click OK to add it to the map.
3. With the image selected in the Contents pane, browse to the Raster Layer ribbon. On the Appearance tab, in the Effects group, change the Layer Transparency setting to 50%.
4. On the Imagery tab, in the Alignment group, select Georeferencing.
   If you are unfamiliar with georeferencing, see Overview of georeferencing in the ArcGIS Pro help.
5. On the Georeferencing tab, in the Adjust group, click Add Control Points.
   1. Add a minimum of two control points to connect your image to your known map positions.
   2. Once you have added all the control points, browse to the Georeferencing tab and click Save.
6. On the Edit tab, in the Snapping group, click Snapping and turn snapping on.
7. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

8. Select an asset from the template list and add the asset to the map where it corresponds to the georeferenced as-built drawing.
9. On the Map tab, in the Selection group, click Attributes and fill in the attributes.
10. Remove the image from the Contents pane once digitizing is complete.

Add map notes

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

1. In the Catalog pane, expand Maps and double-click Irrigation System Data Manager to open the map.
2. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Create.

   The Create Features pane appears.

3. In the Favorites list, expand the Map Notes folder and choose a Map Note option. Add the map note by digitizing a polygon on the map at the desired location.
4. On the Map tab, in the Selection group, click Attributes and fill in the attributes.

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