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:

  1. Set up your Outlook account with your AGO account using the Redowa connector.
  2. Configure the Redowa settings in your AGO account, specifying the email addresses and folders you want to monitor.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Improved collaboration: By integrating your email with your AGO map, you can share information and collaborate with others more effectively.
  3. 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

  1. Email format: Redowa only supports emails in plain text format. Rich text emails or emails with attachments may not be processed correctly.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.