Auto-add linear / area nodes

Overview

Auto-add nodes lets a surveyor walk a route while Soarvo Mobile drops nodes onto a linear or area feature each time they move past a configurable distance threshold — no tapping required for each vertex.

How to Enable Auto-Add Nodes

In the web portal, edit the linear or area feature type:

1. Add a numerical attribute named _AUTO_ADD_NODES.
2. Set its default to !MODIFIER-HIDE;1.23 where 1.23 is the minimum distance in metres per node.

!MODIFIER-HIDE hides the attribute from the form; the semicolon separates it from the default value.

Using It in the Field

1. Start a new linear or area feature. Your current position becomes the first node.
2. Tap Start to begin auto-adding nodes as you walk.
3. A node is added each time you exceed the threshold from the last node.
4. Tap Stop to pause, then resume with Start or save.

What's Next?

• Mobile App Data Entry Shortcuts
• Position Averaging for Feature Geometry
• Manhole + Pipe Snapping