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Do you have to redraw polygons that have been uploaded to register them as having been surveyed?

No. Uploaded polygons will be imported as pre-survey data. When doing a survey using the app you base your full survey on a pre-survey habitat feature. When you do this you copy the pre-survey geometry, you don’t use it directly.  This allows you to e.g. adjust the feature’s extent if required. Your pre-survey data remains […]

Dave Kilbey Feb 02 2023

What are the shapefiles like when downloaded? The ones from Survey 123 have a vast number of nodes that are not easy to edit.

This will entirely depend on a) the condition of the shapefiles you import or b) how many nodes you add when you digitise your polygons in Coreo.  Coreo doesn’t automatically create boundaries from mapping so it’s up to you how many nodes a polygon would contain when adding them.

Dave Kilbey Feb 02 2023

Can I update my surveys after I publish them?

Yes. Coreo allows you to change your surveys at any time. You will always be able to add new questions. However, if you have a question in your survey that already has data associated with it, you’ll be warned that the data will also be deleted. Any subscribers using your survey will get the new […]

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

Are there any limits to the number of surveys I can build?

There are no limits to the number of surveys (projects) you can build and run in the Fundamentals, Professional or Enterprise tiers. The Starter tier, which is intended for people who have very simple requirements, or are testing the water, is limited to two surveys. For a full breakdown of what each tier contains visit […]

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

Can I run data collection projects on any subject?

Yes you can. Coreo is a subject agnostic platform and has been designed for collecting and sharing data of any structure. We might be a bit biased but we think it’s the best platform on the market for the collection of spatial data. If you have any questions get in touch to find out more.

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

What specification of device would you recommend we use with Coreo?

In general, we would recommend going for the best device you can afford within your budget. As Coreo surveys vary so much, we can only offer ideas on what to consider when making your choice, so hopefully the following will help inform your decision. Apple or Android? Both Coreo and the UKHab Survey will run […]

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

Is there a limit on storage within Coreo?

Simply put, no. Coreo allows you, your team or your audience to submit as much data as you like. This makes Coreo one of the most powerful, flexible and scaleable data collection tools on the market. However, there is a difference between the total number of records you can submit between the different tiers.

Dave Kilbey Jan 21 2023

How do I get my survey results back into my GIS?

It’s easy to get your survey results into your GIS. In Coreo, we have several output formats for you to use: The UKHab Survey Results presents your data in the UKHab data model and is ideal for exporting as a Shapefile. You can pull this straight into your GIS. If you have a template set […]

Dave Kilbey Jul 13 2022

Are the outputs compatible with Phase 1 surveys?

The habitat outputs from the App use the UK Habitat Classification (“UKHab”). Correspondence tables exist to help with translation into UKHab of habitat data collected using NVC and Phase 1. These are provided free on the UKHab website https://ukhab.org/. However, it should be noted that translation between survey types is not recommended, since information will always […]

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Does the app measure area and length of habitats?

Yes. When you add polygons or lines Coreo calculates the area or length of the feature on submission.

Dave Kilbey Jul 12 2022

Does the app support the import of existing boundaries?

Yes, you can export boundary files from your current GIS and then import them for use in the UKHab Survey. You can import: Shapefiles (in either EPSG:4236 or EPSG:27700) GeoJSON (in EPSG:4236) In the Records view of your UKHab project in Coreo, select the Import button from the toolbar, choose the appropriate form to import […]

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022

What is the minimum specification for a phone or tablet to run the UKHab Survey App?

The UKHab Survey App should run on most contemporary devices.  However, please review our FAQ on general device specification for Coreo, which should answer most of your questions.

Dave Kilbey Jul 11 2022