Export & Integration
Export to industry-standard GIS formats, Excel, PDF reports, or integrate via REST API
Your inspection data belongs to you, and it needs to flow seamlessly into your existing systems. Geocadra exports to every major GIS format—Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GeoPackage—plus Excel and PDF for stakeholders who don't use GIS software. For automated workflows, our REST API lets you pull data directly into asset management systems, BI tools, or custom applications. No data lock-in, no format conversion headaches, and no manual re-entry.
The Challenge with Data Silos and Proprietary Formats
Most field data collection tools trap your data in proprietary formats that don't play well with your existing systems. You collect thousands of inspection records, but then spend hours exporting to CSV, manually reformatting columns, converting coordinate systems, and re-importing into your GIS or asset management system. Some tools charge extra for exports or limit how much data you can extract. The result is a bottleneck where valuable field data sits unused because the effort to integrate it isn't worth the time.
How Geocadra Solves This
Geocadra treats export as a first-class feature, not an afterthought. Export your data in Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GeoPackage, CSV, Excel, or PDF format with a single click. Configure coordinate system transformations, column mappings, and file naming conventions once, then apply them automatically to all future exports. For automated workflows, our REST API provides programmatic access to all your data, enabling real-time sync with asset management systems, business intelligence platforms, or custom applications. Photos and attachments are included in exports with maintained linkage to their parent records.
All major GIS formats supported natively
Excel and PDF for non-technical stakeholders
REST API for system integration
All data, photos, and attachments included
Save export configurations per client
No limits on export volume or frequency
How It Works
Select Your Data
Choose which projects, date ranges, or individual records to export. Filter by any field value—export only failed inspections, only data from this month, or only features in a specific geographic area.
Choose Your Format
Select your output format based on where the data needs to go. Shapefile for ArcGIS, GeoJSON for web applications, KML for Google Earth, GeoPackage for QGIS, Excel for spreadsheet analysis, or PDF for printable reports.
Configure Options
Set coordinate system (UTM, national grids, or WGS84), choose which fields to include, map column names to match your target system, and specify how photos should be handled—embedded, linked, or as a separate download.
Save Configuration
Save your export settings as a configuration profile. Different clients or different downstream systems can each have their own saved configuration, eliminating manual setup on repeat exports.
Export or Automate
Run the export manually when needed, or use the API to automate exports on a schedule. API access allows external systems to pull data in real-time, keeping your asset management system or dashboards always up to date.
Common Use Cases
GIS Integration
Export to Shapefile or GeoPackage for import into ArcGIS, QGIS, or other desktop GIS platforms. Coordinate system transformation ensures data arrives in the projection your GIS environment expects.
Asset Management Systems
Use the REST API to push inspection data directly to Maximo, SAP, or other enterprise asset management systems. Automate the data flow so inspections appear in your central system without manual intervention.
Client Reporting
Generate PDF reports for clients who need inspection summaries without technical software. Reports include maps, photos, and tabular data in a professional format ready for delivery.
Business Intelligence
Export to Excel or CSV for analysis in Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics platforms. Track inspection trends, identify problem areas, and generate management dashboards from your field data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What export formats are supported?
Geocadra supports Shapefile (.shp), GeoJSON, KML/KMZ, GeoPackage (.gpkg), CSV, Excel (.xlsx), and PDF reports. Each format can be configured for coordinate system, field selection, and file structure.
Can I export in different coordinate systems?
Yes, data is stored in WGS84 but can be exported in any supported coordinate reference system including UTM zones, national grid systems, and custom projections. Specify your required output CRS in export settings.
How does the API work?
Geocadra provides a REST API with authentication via API keys. You can query projects, features, and form data programmatically. API documentation includes examples for common integrations. Rate limits are generous for typical automation workflows.
How are photos included in exports?
Photos can be exported as linked files in a folder structure, embedded in PDF reports, or as URLs in data exports. For Shapefiles, photos are typically exported as a linked folder with filename references in the attribute table.
Can exports be scheduled automatically?
Yes, using the API you can build automated export workflows that run on a schedule—daily, weekly, or triggered by events. This is commonly used to keep asset management systems in sync with the latest field data.
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Forms that match your workflow
Drag-and-drop form builder. Text, numbers, dropdowns, photos—create exactly what your inspections need. Use across all projects.