QField Feature Requests

In QGIS attribute forms it is possible to hide a label by unchecking the tickbox, however in Qfield this has no effect and labels are always shown. It would be very useful to hide labels in certain case uses and also make the Override label colour feature work.

While exploring ways to develop QField extensions, I noticed there are no direct functions exposed to QML for reading and writing file content. This makes certain common operations difficult to implement, such as: Reading file content to send via POST requests to APIs Storing local data when offline Implementing custom file-based caching mechanisms Processing local files directly in QML extensions I've looked through the codebase, particularly FileUtils, PlatformUtilities, and QFieldCloudConnection, but couldn't find any functions that directly expose file content reading/writing to QML. Proposed Solution Add three utility functions to FileUtils that would allow QML extensions to read, write, and get information about file content: https://gist.github.com/t-book/83488fcf3ff8a97d5cba70846d36e799 The getFileInfo function is useful as it provides a comprehensive way to get file metadata along with content in a single call, saving multiple file accesses when both content and metadata are needed. Additionally test cases to ensure the functions work correctly could be added: https://gist.github.com/t-book/5b7fdad8198c182c95a8e054b4e58a9b If I've missed existing implementations, I apologize and would appreciate being pointed to them. Further I've prepared these functions based on studying the codebase, but since I've had issues with my local build environment, they remain untested in a running QField instance - I would appreciate any feedback if there are better approaches within the QField architecture. Would a PR adding these utility functions be welcome? I believe they would significantly enhance the capabilities of QField extensions without adding much complexity to the codebase.

As an iOS user, I would like an option to connect to external GPS receivers via Bluetooth the way you can with Android devices. There is currently only an option to connect via TCP or UDP.

As a QField user, I want to have the ability to set up a project with dynamic aliases in QField, So that the alias of one field automatically changes based on the value of another field.

Following issue thread here , it would be great for QFIeld to accept a directory in SAF so that there is no need to import/export. Current workflows involve "packaging for QFIeld" on desktop, passing the files to android (either via sync or mounting the remote via eg RSAF), then import from folder, edit the project, and export to folder. Note the feature suggestion is independent of RSAF/Nextcloud, I only mention these because they would be useful to access shared qfield projects from either a cloud location or Network Attached Storage SMB shares.

Would it be possible to use an existing entity to activate the elevation profile rather than having to draw one. Perhaps the measurement tool could be activated from the “entity” window if the geometry is of the line type AND an entity is selected. From then on the widget will use the selected entity rather than asking to draw one. Thanks for this nice tool. CG.

I tried drawing with a pen on QFIELD (IPAD). I was able to draw, but the lines continued even if I took the pen off halfway through (see attached image). I want to prevent the straight lines from being added halfway through. This will allow me to take notes freely on the map. There are two ways to do this: make it a multi-line, or automatically confirm the single line.

As a user, I want to be able to edit layers loaded from a database fluidly, even if my device temporarily loses its internet connection. Currently, if a layer loaded from a remote database is being edited in QField and the device loses its connection, it is not possible to save the changes or continue working until the connection is re-established. This is especially the case when QField is used in locations that are not fully covered by the network. Having a “buffer” that records changes temporarily before transmitting them to the database once the connection is re-established would be an ideal solution.

Sometimes we need to just record date or just record time. ANd also sometime be able to increment say every 5 min. There is a Calendar popup but in QGIS you only ever get the calendar, and in QField you get both the calendar and the time but have no control if you just require hours/minutes. Also being to increment by for example 5 min steps would be useful.

As a QField user (fieldworker), I want the ability to digitize a multipart polygon on my mobile device. This would allow me to create complex shapes with multiple areas, enhancing my mapping capabilities and overall productivity.