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Mergin Maps<p>Hi everybody, we&#39;re excited to be here! Your favourite mobile field survey app for <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@qgis" class="u-url mention">@<span>qgis</span></a></span> is now on <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@fosstodon" class="u-url mention">@<span>fosstodon</span></a></span> </p><p>Check us out at <a href="https://merginmaps.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">merginmaps.com/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/GIS" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GIS</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/QGIS" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>QGIS</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>OpenSource</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>Check out our new case study: Citizen science in Zurich with Camptocamp and Mergin Maps</p><p><a href="https://merginmaps.com/case-studies/citizen-science-in-zurich-with-camptocamp-and-mergin-maps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">merginmaps.com/case-studies/ci</span><span class="invisible">tizen-science-in-zurich-with-camptocamp-and-mergin-maps</span></a></p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/QGIS" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>QGIS</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Mapping" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Mapping</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/MerginMaps" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MerginMaps</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Camptocamp" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Camptocamp</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/casestudy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>casestudy</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>You wished and we listened! Measurement tools now available in MerginMaps. Check out our blog to learn more!<br /><a href="https://merginmaps.com/blog/mergin-maps-now-measures-in-taps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">merginmaps.com/blog/mergin-map</span><span class="invisible">s-now-measures-in-taps</span></a><br /><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/QGIS" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>QGIS</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/MerginMaps" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MerginMaps</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/measurementtools" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>measurementtools</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/newfeature" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>newfeature</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/mapping" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>mapping</span></a></p>
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Mergin Maps<p>Did you know that you can now load PDF and other packaged files in your Mergin Maps project? This is just one of the features we&#39;ve recently added to the service. Check out our changelog on Wishlist to keep up with the latest features and development!</p><p><a href="https://wishlist.merginmaps.com/changelog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wishlist.merginmaps.com/change</span><span class="invisible">log</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Envirosolutions from Poland. They excel at developing client-centric GIS solutions based on open source technology. Their experts are able to help you develop GIS databases, custom plugins, workflow automations and more! </p><p><a href="https://envirosolutions.pl/en/main" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">envirosolutions.pl/en/main</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>We are excited to announce our recent partnership with the US-based GEOACE who focus on using open-source GIS to create intuitive end-to-end enterprise solutions. They are using Mergin Maps and QGIS to help their customers get data to the field and back with the greatest of ease.</p><p><a href="https://geoace.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">geoace.net</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>Update Announcement!!!</p><p>Version 2024.3.0 of the Mergin Maps mobile app just released today. This update comes with </p><p>- Android Fused Location Provider for improved accuracy and battery performance <br />- GPS centred on your location when recording a new feature by default<br />- Enhanced implementation of photo-naming expressions<br />- Improved app stability</p><p>Checkout the full changelog on our GitHub page: <a href="https://github.com/MerginMaps/mobile/releases/tag/2024.3.0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">github.com/MerginMaps/mobile/r</span><span class="invisible">eleases/tag/2024.3.0</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>We&#39;re excited to announce our latest hardware partnership with ArduSimple. Take your Mergin Maps project to the next level with their affordable, low-power GNSS devices with cm-level accuracy! Check out their website to find out more:</p><p><a href="https://www.ardusimple.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">ardusimple.com</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/qgis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>qgis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/gis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/gnss" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gnss</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/datacollection" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>datacollection</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>We&#39;re happy to announce our latest service partnership with Bozmaps! </p><p>Based in the UK, they offer a comprehensive range of geospatial solutions including advanced mapping, spatial data analysis, consulting and training. Check out their website to find out all about their services, latest blogs and activities. Here&#39;s to an exciting future with Mergin Maps and Bozmaps!</p><p><a href="https://www.bozmaps.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">bozmaps.com</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>Connecting your QGIS project to your mobile device for field data collection just got a lot easier! Check out this quick start guide with <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@hansakwast" class="u-url mention">@<span>hansakwast</span></a></span> on how to get started with Mergin Maps in just a few minutes:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5HN3jVD_hE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=W5HN3jVD_h</span><span class="invisible">E</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/gis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/qgis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>qgis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/datacollection" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>datacollection</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>Check out our latest case study on how South African agriculture consultants Agrimotion are using Mergin Maps to support IMPI, an end to end data solution for precision agriculture</p><p><a href="https://merginmaps.com/case-studies/using-mergin-maps-as-part-of-an-end-to-end-solution-for-farm-management" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">merginmaps.com/case-studies/us</span><span class="invisible">ing-mergin-maps-as-part-of-an-end-to-end-solution-for-farm-management</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/gis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/qgis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>qgis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>agriculture</span></a></p>
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Mergin Maps<p>Our most-requested feature is finally here! We&#39;ve added a new user permission specifically for field surveyors. The new Editor role will help prevent unwanted changes to project files. Check out our blog to find out more:<br /><a href="https://merginmaps.com/blog/introducing-editor-permissions---our-most-requested-feature" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">merginmaps.com/blog/introducin</span><span class="invisible">g-editor-permissions---our-most-requested-feature</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>How are you enjoying the new experience? Now that the latest UI update to the Mergin Maps app and Dashboard have been out for a while, we&#39;d love to hear your feedback. Stop by our website to see if there are any new features you&#39;ve missed or where you can request feature you&#39;d like to see in the next update!</p><p><a href="https://merginmaps.com/blog/we-hope-youre-enjoying-the-new-experience" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">merginmaps.com/blog/we-hope-yo</span><span class="invisible">ure-enjoying-the-new-experience</span></a> <br /><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/gis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/qgis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>qgis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/opensource" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>opensource</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>Did you say FREE? Leave us a quick review on G2 and get a chance to win a free seat at our next Admin Essentials training. Find out more about how to enter for your chance to win!</p><p><a href="https://merginmaps.com/blog/chance-to-win-admin-essentials-training-voucher---just-give-a-review-to-enter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">merginmaps.com/blog/chance-to-</span><span class="invisible">win-admin-essentials-training-voucher---just-give-a-review-to-enter</span></a></p>
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Mergin Maps<p>TRAINING ALERT!<br />&#39;Visualising Meteorological Data with QGIS&#39; <br />Don&#39;t miss this 2-day hands on session hosted by <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@lutraconsulting" class="u-url mention">@<span>lutraconsulting</span></a></span> and <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/thrivegeo" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>thrivegeo</span></a> on 27-28 June and learn how to use the latest tools for meteorological data in QGIS!</p><p><a href="https://www.lutraconsulting.co.uk/training/meteo_in_qgis/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">lutraconsulting.co.uk/training</span><span class="invisible">/meteo_in_qgis/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/gis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/qgis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>qgis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/opensource" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>opensource</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>The wait is finally over! We recently launched a few major updates to our web Dashboard and Mobile App including a completely new UI, improved forms and button layouts. Check out this great overview with <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@hansakwast" class="u-url mention">@<span>hansakwast</span></a></span> and Tomas Mizera to find out more:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLJFqohN1fo&amp;t" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=ZLJFqohN1f</span><span class="invisible">o&amp;t</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/qgis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>qgis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/opensource" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>opensource</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/gis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gis</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>Check out this excellent example of the &#39;magic&#39; of using Mergin Maps with db-sync to collect data in the field and sync it back to your PostgreSQL database from <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@rjhale1971" class="u-url mention">@<span>rjhale1971</span></a></span> with our partners North River Geographic. Read more about it, along with many other interesting GIS projects and news on their blog.</p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/gischat" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gischat</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/postgresql" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>postgresql</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/qgis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>qgis</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.northrivergeographic.com/mergin-maps-and-db-sync/?trk=feed_main-feed-card_feed-article-content" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">northrivergeographic.com/mergi</span><span class="invisible">n-maps-and-db-sync/?trk=feed_main-feed-card_feed-article-content</span></a></p>
Mergin Maps<p>Check out our latest case study to find out how Belgian Road Research Centre are using Mergin Maps with custom field collection devices to sync data directly from the field to their geoportal to innovate road construction and accessibility</p><p><a href="https://merginmaps.com/case-studies/innovating-road-research-and-construction" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">merginmaps.com/case-studies/in</span><span class="invisible">novating-road-research-and-construction</span></a> <br /><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/gischat" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gischat</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/qgis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>qgis</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/transportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>transportation</span></a></p>