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To save the tree data and close the tree list at the same time, select the back button (left arrow icon).  This will trigger the save process described above, but if there are no validation errors it will immediately close the tree list and return to the parent plot after it finishes saving the tree data.

It is important to note that there is currently no ‘cancel’ button, or other option to close the Tree List (or Log List) without saving all trees. This means that simply opening the Tree List to review trees will trigger a save of all tree records upon closing. When the user uploads there data, these trees will be uploaded as updates, even if there are no actual data changes to the trees (or logs). This is by design, and helps prevent accidental closing of the tree list without saving all tree records. It can lead to some confusion, however, as it can result in cases where a user sees more trees listed in the upload report. It can also cause unexpected updates to the Cruiser ID on a Plot if MobileMap is configured to always update the Cruiser ID (Settings > MobileMap Cruise > Plots > Cruiser ID Update Logic).

Auto-Save of Tree Data

MobileMap supports auto-saving of data at specified data intervals.  The default behavior is to auto-save all new and modified data every time the tree/log lists are closed.  This behavior can be changed in settings (MobileMap Cruise > General > Database Backup Interval) to increase the frequency of auto-saving.  One scenario is when a large number of trees will be collected on a set of plots (e.g., a 100% tally on a psuedo-plot).  For example, auto-save frequency can be set to backup every 5, 10, or 20 trees to prevent data loss if a device fails while in the middle of collecting a plot.  Data backups will, however, require a pause in data collection and thus should be used carefully to ensure they don't impact data entry efficiency.  

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