12.5. Advanced tools

12.5.1. How to share backup

In NextGIS Collector app allows you can share the collected data as a zip file.

Press three dots in the top right corner and select “Backup data” in the drop-down menu.

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Pic. 12.41. Backup in the app menu

In the opened dialog you can select which layers to include in the backup.

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Pic. 12.42. Selecting layers to back up

Next step is to select the app to send the backup or save it to a cloud or to your device.

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Pic. 12.43. Selecting app to send backup

After that the device will redirect you to the chosen app to compete the action.

12.5.2. Logging

NextGIS Collector app allows you to record your activities and technical data in a log.

Tap three dots in the top right corner and select “Settings” in the drop-down menu.

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Pic. 12.44. Selecting “Settings” in the app menu

In Settings tick “Extended logs”.

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Pic. 12.45. Logging enabled

You can also share your log. Open the menu from the top panel and tap “Share log”.

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Pic. 12.46. Selecting “Share log” in the app menu

Next step is to select the app to send the log or save it to a cloud or to your device.

12.5.3. Simulation of location data

Third party software can be used as a source of location data for your device

Turn on Developer mode on your smart phone, select mock location app in developer settings and start simulation. For more details see NextGIS Mobile documentation.