Search panel

Guide to using the data search panel in Geocollect

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Written by TLGeo
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Posted on 2026-01-01
Geocollect Data Search Panel

3. Data Search Panel

The data search panel helps users search for data quickly and easily through customizable filters.

For data to be searchable on the app, when entering data into Geocollect, users need to enable the option:

Allow search on data

This option is located in the layer information section.


Data Search Steps

Step 1: Open the Data Search Panel

From the map screen, open the function:

Search on data layer

After opening, the search screen will display a list of layers that support search.


Click on:

Select map layer

Then select the data layer you want to search.

Examples:

  • Forest status data
  • Cadastral data
  • Field survey data
  • Other GIS layers imported into the app

Step 3: Add Search Filters

After selecting the data layer, users can add filter conditions using the button:

Add filter

Each filter includes:

  • Data field name
  • Search condition
  • Value to search

Examples:

  • MAXA > 22867
  • TK = 169b

Users can add multiple filters simultaneously to increase search accuracy.


After configuring the filters, click the button:

Search

The app will display:

  • Total number of records found
  • List of data matching the filter conditions

Users can quickly view data attributes directly in the results table.


Search Results

After successful search:

  • Matching records will be displayed in a list
  • Users can view attribute information for each object
  • Corresponding data will also be displayed on the map

This feature is particularly useful when working with:

  • Cadastral data
  • Forest inventory data
  • Field survey data
  • Large GIS datasets

Notes

  • Only data layers that have enabled Allow search on data option will appear in the search list.
  • The more detailed the search filters, the more accurate the results.
  • Multiple conditions can be combined to filter complex data.
  • Search speed depends on the amount of data on the device.