Redowa esri outlook mail
A very specific question!
Redowa is a feature in Esri's ArcGIS Online (AGO) that allows you to integrate your Outlook email with your AGO account. Here's what it does:
What is Redowa?
Redowa is a connector that enables you to send emails from your Outlook account directly to ArcGIS Online, creating a new feature or updating an existing one. This integration allows you to use your email as a trigger to create or update geographic features in your AGO map.
How does Redowa work?
To use Redowa, you need to:
- Set up your Outlook account with your AGO account using the Redowa connector.
- Configure the Redowa settings in your AGO account, specifying the email addresses and folders you want to monitor.
- When you send an email from your Outlook account, Redowa will detect the email and create a new feature or update an existing one in your AGO map based on the email's subject, body, and attachments.
Benefits of using Redowa
- Streamlined data collection: Redowa allows you to collect data from your email inbox and automatically create or update features in your AGO map, reducing manual data entry and increasing efficiency.
- Improved collaboration: By integrating your email with your AGO map, you can share information and collaborate with others more effectively.
- Enhanced situational awareness: Redowa enables you to receive notifications and updates on your AGO map in real-time, providing a more comprehensive understanding of your data.
Limitations and considerations
- Email format: Redowa only supports emails in plain text format. Rich text emails or emails with attachments may not be processed correctly.
- Email filtering: You need to configure your Outlook account to filter emails to specific folders to ensure that Redowa can detect and process them correctly.
- Data quality: The quality of the data created or updated by Redowa depends on the accuracy and completeness of the email content.
Overall, Redowa is a powerful feature that can help you streamline your data collection and collaboration processes, but it requires careful setup and configuration to ensure optimal performance.