Made for field and sampling teams

# Mark points, sample polygon features, and generate field-ready outputs in QGIS

Field Guide helps you capture points, generate polygon sampling with fixed counts or density by area, export CSV and GPX files, add a temporary point layer to the current project, open Google Maps routes, and create mobile-ready PDF reports.

Less rework, clearer sampling layouts, and easier handoff between GIS, field, and GPS devices.

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Quick summary 1. Point capture 2. Smart polygon sampling 3. GPX, layer, route, and PDF output

## Why use it daily

Designed for inspections, sampling guidance, and field routines that need clear outputs from planning through execution.

### Area inspection

Mark locations with possible issues and keep a clear record for evaluation, follow-up, and team communication.

### Sampling guidance

Generate better-distributed marks inside polygons with fixed counts or hectare-based density rules.

### Field operations

Share routes, GPX files, temporary layers, and PDF outputs with the team and use them on desktop or mobile.

## Main features

A practical toolset for polygon sampling, project-ready outputs, GPS exchange, and field reporting.

✓Generate centroid marks or up to 50 sample marks per polygon feature.
✓Choose spread-optimized, systematic grid, or zigzag transect sampling.
✓Use density by area rules such as 1 mark per hectare or 1 mark per 3 hectares.
✓Export and import CSV, export GPX for handheld GPS devices, and keep capture order.
✓Add the current marks to the QGIS project as a temporary point layer.
✓Open Google Maps routes with automatic chunking and generate mobile-friendly PDF reports.

## How it works

A direct workflow for teams that need to move from map review to field execution without rebuilding the same data in multiple tools.

### Mark, import, or sample

Click on the map, import CSV, or generate polygon marks with centroid, fixed-count, or density-based sampling.

### Review and prepare outputs

Review the live session list, delete selected marks when needed, and export CSV, GPX, or a temporary project layer.

### Navigate and share

Open routes in Google Maps and generate an organized PDF for mobile consultation in the field.

## Polygon sampling for field routines

Generate marks inside each polygon feature using methods designed for practical spatial distribution and flexible sampling intensity.

✓Use 1 mark per feature for centroid-based workflows.
✓Use fixed counts from 2 to 50 marks per feature for denser sampling layouts.
✓Use density by area to resolve marks from hectares per point across features of different sizes.
✓Systematic grid follows the feature shape with cleaner vertical and horizontal spacing.
✓Zigzag transect follows a field-style serpentine pattern that considers feature size and geometry.

## Exports for GIS, GPS, and field work

Move marks between planning, execution, GPS devices, and the active QGIS project without repeating manual entry.

✓Export CSV with order, longitude, and latitude in WGS84.
✓Import CSV with WGS84 limit validation for latitude and longitude.
✓Export GPX with portable waypoint names for handheld GPS devices such as Garmin units.
✓Add the current marks as a temporary point layer in the current QGIS project.

## PDF designed for real field usage

The final document is designed for quick reading with clean visuals and route and point links for on-the-move usage.

✓Area map for immediate visual context.
✓Google Maps route link with stops in capture order.
✓Numbered point list for quick item lookup without confusion.
✓Large per-point links that are easy to tap on mobile.

## About the project

Supported by FARM Analytica

Technology and field intelligence working together to support practical operations.

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Field Guide is a free and open project created to support field routines with more clarity and practicality.

Developed by FARM Analytica, with a focus on solutions that connect technology and field work.

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