Geolocation Fields

Basics

Geolocation fields identify a location by its latitude and longitude.

Use geolocation fields to track the exact location of work completed in the field.

How it Works

Select the map marker icon in a geolocation field…​

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…​to enter your current location.

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Select the map icon to view the specified location in Google Maps.

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Notes:

  • The map icon displays if you are online.

  • The map icon displays even if you are viewing a read-only record.

Depending on the hardware, devices may need an internet/network connection to record geolocations.

Best Practices

To ensure field employees record site locations for jobs, add a geolocation field to the Job object and make it required.