EpochField 5.2.18 Release

• Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Tools: New mobile enhancements allow users to search and measure using Public Land Survey System (PLSS) references. These tools support fractional coordinate formats and precise location referencing in grid-based systems—ideal for field teams operating in areas using PLSS designations.
• User View Toggle for Map Layers: A new map toggle button allows users to quickly switch between two pre-configured map views (e.g., schematic vs. geographic), enabling faster access to the right operational context.
• GPS Coordinate Entry Field: A new GPS coordinate field type allows for precise location input directly on forms, supporting both automated capture from device GPS and manual entry—ideal for use cases requiring positional accuracy.
• Workflow Form Start Timestamp: New capability to automatically capture a timestamp when a workflow form is first opened. This enables reporting on when work begins in the field, even if the data is not shown to the user.

Mobile

Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Coordinate Search
A new PLSS coordinate search option has been added to the Address Search Tool, enabling users to locate positions using East-West and North-South coordinate entries. Users can enter values as either decimal or fractional formats (e.g., 10.75 or 10 3/4).

Key Capabilities:

• Accessible from the standard Address Search Tool.
• Input fields support only numbers, /, and . characters.
• Segmented buttons for EW and NS selection, defaulting to E and S respectively.
• Map pans to the matching grid location without changing zoom scale.

Configuration – Address Search Tool Visibility:

<AddressSearchToolSettings>
    <PublicLandSurveySystemVisible>true</PublicLandSurveySystemVisible>
</AddressSearchToolSettings>

Configuration – PLSS Search Metadata:

<PublicLandSurveySystemSettings>
    <OperationalLayer>SRP Map Grid</OperationalLayer>
    <OffsetCoordsLookupTable>SRP_COORDS</OffsetCoordsLookupTable>
    <OffsetCoordsXIndexField>SRP_COORD_EW</OffsetCoordsXIndexField>
    <OffsetCoordsYIndexField>SRP_COORD_NS</OffsetCoordsYIndexField>
    <OffsetCoordsXMinField>NAD83_MIN_X</OffsetCoordsXMinField>
    <OffsetCoordsXMaxField>NAD83_MAX_X</OffsetCoordsXMaxField>
    <OffsetCoordsYMinField>NAD83_MIN_Y</OffsetCoordsYMinField>
    <OffsetCoordsYMaxField>NAD83_MAX_Y</OffsetCoordsYMaxField>
    <OffsetCoordsCrsWkid>2223</OffsetCoordsCrsWkid>    
</PublicLandSurveySystemSettings>

PLSS Coordinate Output in Measure Tool

The Measure Tool now includes a new option to report PLSS coordinates using fractional grid notation. Users can select the SRP Coordinate option from the Point tab Picker and tap the map to receive location results as fractions (rounded to the nearest 1/16th), such as 5/16 or 1/4.

Configuration – Enable SRP Coordinate Picker:

<MeasureToolSettings>
    <MeasureObjects>
      <MeasureObject>
        <MeasureType>Point</MeasureType>
        <Abbreviation>PLSS</Abbreviation>
        <Description>SRP Coordinate</Description>
        <SpatialReferenceCode>4326</SpatialReferenceCode>      
      </MeasureObject>
    </MeasureObjects>
</MeasureToolSettings>

User View Toggle

A View Toggle button has been added to the map interface in EpochField Mobile, allowing users to switch between two pre-configured map views—commonly used to differentiate between Geographic and Schematic presentations.
Configuration – Toggle Layer Settings for Map Services:
Basic Example – Toggle all layers in the service:

<MapService>
  <Label>Geographic View</Label>
  <ToggleLayers>
   <ToggleSpecificLayers>false</ToggleSpecificLayers>
  </ToggleLayers>
</MapService>

Advanced Example – Toggle specific layers only:

<MapService>
  <Label>Electric Network</Label>
  <ToggleLayers>
   <ToggleSpecificLayers>true</ToggleSpecificLayers>
   <ToggleLayerNames>
    <ToggleLayerName>Primary Underground Conductor</ToggleLayerName>
    <ToggleLayerName>Electric Station</ToggleLayerName>
   </ToggleLayerNames>
  <ToggleLayers>
</MapService>

GPS Coordinate Entry Field
This field allows mobile users to either capture their location via GPS or manually enter coordinates in Decimal Degrees (DD.DDDDD).

• • Separate input fields for Lat/x and Long/y

  • GPS button captures current location

  • Manual input allowed unless field is marked Read Only

  • Values validated to ensure proper range: Lat: -90 to 90, Long: -180 to 180

  • Coordinates auto-concatenate on save

  • GPS button disabled if the form is no longer editable

Start Work Feature Timestamp
When a workflow form is opened for the first time, the mobile app generates a start timestamp and stores it as part of the form data. This is useful for reporting and tracking when field users begin their work.

• • Timestamp generated at form open, not on save

  • Format: MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS

  • Value saved only if the field is blank

  • Shared across all selected features in a bulk edit

  • Visibility of the field is controlled in Workflow Builder

Web Suite

Workflow Builder
GPS Coordinate Entry Field

• • Add a new GPS Coordinate Entry control to any form

  • Set as editable or read-only

  • Automatically stores coordinates in decimal degrees with five-decimal precision

  • Optional GPS button allows for one-click capture of device location

Workflow Form Start Timestamp Field

• • New checkbox available: “Workflow Form Start Timestamp”

  • When enabled, the field will store a timestamp on first form open

  • Field can be shown or hidden and placed anywhere on the form

  • Timestamp value persists with form data and will not be overwritten

Bug Fixes