DATTLE / Field collection
Alignment Survey
Keep a heading or slope observation tied to a specific feature and reference. One entry per measured feature records the orientation and the context needed to repeat the check.
Make it your own
On the web, sign in and choose New Dattle → Template. Web Dattles use Shared access; you can start with just yourself and invite people later. For a Private Dattle stored on your device, use the mobile app.
Start from the template
In New Dattle, choose Template and search for Alignment Survey, or browse Field collection. Open its preview, choose Use template, and review the name and fields before saving. The suggested name is Field Alignment & Slope Survey.
Capture your first entry
Select the location and name the feature. Choose the reference, record heading and level or slope, then add an observation result, photo, and method notes.
Review and keep it useful
Compare entries made with the same reference and phone placement. Arrange a suitable instrument check when the result needs verification.
TEMPLATE FIELDS
What Alignment Survey includes
These are the starting fields and choices in this template. You can review and adjust the setup before saving your Dattle.
| Field | Type | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Location | Select the location relevant to this observation or event. Required in the template. |
| Site / Feature | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. Required in the template. |
| Reference | Choice | Choices: Face / wall; Floor / surface; Route / bearing; Equipment; Other. |
| Heading | Sensor — Heading | Record the heading in degrees and describe the reference direction in your notes. Required in the template. |
| Level / Slope | Sensor — Level / slope | Record pitch and roll with the device position or measurement method. |
| Observation | Choice | Choices: Within expectation; Needs adjustment; Needs verification; Reference only. |
| Photo | Image | Add a photo that shows the details relevant to this record. |
| Notes | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
Sensor capture depends on the device and permissions. On the web, use Enter manually for sensor values. Keep the reading’s unit and measurement context with the record.
READY TO START?
Create your first few records
You can also use this field layout in a notebook or spreadsheet.
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