(AI KB) Installing Field Data Collector for Windows

Purpose: Demonstrate how to install Field Data Collector (FDC) for Windows

Additional Information/Disclaimer: Field Data Collector for Windows is a standalone application - surveys/work accepted on another device (Such as a Mesa3) will not automatically transfer over. This functionality is often referred to as 'Pick up Where you left Off'. If you require more information, please refer to our documentation guides or contact support at support@aiworldwide.com or 800-229-3404

Required Network Access: 

The device running the application will need Network Access to the following End Points - failure to have access to these endpoints will impact the ability to use the application.

https://api-auth.aiworldwide.com/

https://api-cp2.aiworldwide.com/

https://www.aiworldwide.com/privacy-policy/

Installation Steps

1. Download the Installer Application using the link below
   
   https://support.aiworldwide.com/products/al3/content/local_downloads/fdc_2.0.0.28533_x64.msix?TocPath=Downloads%7C_____1
2. Locate the Installer Application in your files (The Default Location should be your Downloads Folder) and Launch the Installer (Click 'Install')
   
   
   
   
3. The installer should run quickly - note that upon launch you may get asked to install .NET
   
   
   
   • Upon Launching the application, you may get prompted to install or update .NET (Screenshot Below) - Select 'Download it Now'
     
     
     
     This is required for the application to run. The FDC application will not run without .NET 
     
     
     
   • Locate the Installer for .NET in your files (The Default Location should be your Downloads Folder) and Launch the Installer
     
     
     
     When you launch the Installer for .NET - it will look similar to the above image. Select 'Install' and run through the Install prompts.
     
     
4. Once FDC properly installed (and .NET as well, if it was prompted) you will be asked to login - PRIOR TO LOGIN ENSURE THAT WINDOWS HAS THE FOLLOWING PERMISSIONS GRANTED TO 'FIELD DATA COLLECTOR'
   
   
   • Location
     Purpose:
     Provide GPS data for surveys
     Allow for Bearing to Site to work
     Turn by turn navigations
     Providing current location on Maps
     Capture data for the Location prompt in Periodic Survey
     
     
     
   • Bluetooth
     Purpose:
     Scan and connect external Survey Devices such as a DVM2130 & Geode External GPS
     
     
     
   • Camera
     Purpose:
     Capture Images for Periodic Survey's
     
     
     
   • Storage - specifically the ability to access the following file path: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Packages\com.aiworldwide.aim_fhj61jcsknp6j\LocalState
     Purpose:
     To store and access Survey Files
     
     

Note: If you are using a DVM 'Display' and 'Sleep' need to be set to 'Never' on Battery Power​ - failure to do so will result in connection issues.

 5. Once all Permissions are Granted you are now good to login - note that the login page will be launched in a separate browser web page. This is by design and normal.

Login to the Webpage using your credentials.

 6. Once Login is Complete - Navigate back to the Field Data Collector Application. 

Installation and Login are Complete