You need a field data collection solution. There are twi offerings based on QGIS that can help you collect data using a mobile device and have the data stored in a central QGIS database.
Check out https://inputapp.io/en/ and https://qfield.org/ [image: Logo] <https://spatialthoughts.com/> Ujaval Gandhi Spatial Thoughts mobile: +91-8095684687 email: uja...@spatialthoughts.com [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/spatialthoughts/> [image: Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/spatialthoughts> On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 5:58 AM Peter Cramer <pe...@websurge.com.au> wrote: > I have a very basic question about qgis features. Thanks in advance for > any answers. > > > > The scenario is that we need to geo locate 6,000 machines in various > locations throughout Australia. > > I person will be onsite at each machine in the exact position of the > machine. > > We want to create a gps position for each machine and save it or record / > copy it > > Create a list of the 6000 machines in a data base > > Use this database to display machine placements on maps at level – country > – state – suburb and or postcode > > Select a single machine and see a description of the location and or > actual zoomed in map vision of the machine location > > Zoom out or in to different levels of geographic area size to see all > machines within the screen view > > > > > > Second priority level of information > > Add additional information to each machine. E.g model number and type of > machine displayed in map via hover or similar function > > Select State – suburb or postcode to view all machines withing that > specific area. > > Build a visual presentation of maps for selected specific areas as above > point. > > > > I am thinking that if qgis can do these basic things we can add to our > wish list of features later. > > > > > > > > > > Kind Regards > > > > Peter > > > > *Peter* > > *Cramer* > Director > > [image: A picture containing drawing, food Description automatically > generated] > > *0401771863* > > pe...@websurge.com.au > > https://websurge.com.au > > *Breakfast Point NSW* > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Qgis-user mailing list > Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org > List info: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user > Unsubscribe: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user >
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