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P2 Field Operator: Explorer Edition version 4.14 is a minor release that resolves several issues and includes the addition of the following functionality:<\/p>\n
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Shift Log <\/strong>is a web-based electronic operational information management system that provides a single environment that captures performance information for all levels of business operations. Within Shift Log, users fill in Entries<\/strong> in Workbooks<\/strong>. The entries and workbooks are completely configurable and building forms in Shift Log can be more straight forward than creating forms in Merrick because the flexible architecture allows admins to create data elements without modifying the underlying database.<\/p>\n Field Operator customers may gain additional benefit from Field Operator by allowing users to fill in Workbook<\/em> data alongside their daily Route<\/em>-based data entry. Find more information on the depth of functionality of Shift Log here: https:\/\/oihelp.corporate.ifs.com\/help\/shift-log\/<\/a> .<\/p>\n Although there is still some functionality available in the web-based Shift Log that\u2019s not yet available in Field Operator: Shift Log, the Field Operator version is now a viable generally available option. The advantage of collecting Shift Log data in Field Operator is that data can be reviewed and entered while not connected to the internet. Workflows may include collecting data in the field and then finishing up back at the office in the web version.<\/p>\n Configuring Shift Log involves defining Fields<\/strong>, organizing fields into Forms,<\/strong> and then organizing the forms into Pages<\/strong> on Workbooks<\/strong>. Once configured, Field Operator users can choose to download Routes, Workbooks, or both.<\/p>\n When workbooks are downloaded, the Workbooks Icon displays in Grid View in Field Operator. Users will select a Workbook at the top, a Page on the left and then one or more grids of entries will display. Entries can be edited or inserted by either clicking a row in the grid or clicking the +<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n Users can attach photos to Entries using their iOS, UWP or Android tablet, which can be useful for records like inspections and incident reporting. (Field Operator: Shift Log is only available on tablets and laptops in this release).<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve created an Explorer Form in the P2 Server Management web site, that form can now be displayed in three ways within Field Operator.<\/p>\n Once this selection is set, users will be able to download any workbook to which they have been assigned rights in the P2 Server Management security module.<\/p>\n This functionality already exists in the web-based Shift Log and has been added to Field Operator in this release. Similar to Merrick calculated fields, Explorer Fields can be set up using simple calculations such as \u201cField 3 = Field 1 + Field 2 \/ 6\u201d. These calculations will now be executed in Field Operator when entering or updating an Entry (this works whether the device is, or is not, connected to the internet).<\/p>\n This functionality already exists in the web-based Shift Log and has been added to Field Operator in this release. Explorer Fields can be populated by fetching data from a SCADA tag. Attach a Data Entry Field<\/strong> to an Attribute of a Template and the Explorer Form will display a \u201cFetch\u201d button to retrieve the value from P2 Server as the user is creating or editing an Entry.<\/p>\n See Data Entry<\/strong> section of the on-line help for information on setting up such a field: https:\/\/oihelp.corporate.ifs.com\/help\/p2-server\/entries\/fields\/<\/a><\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: The device must be connected to the internet to invoke the Data Entry field Fetch.<\/p>\n Carte<\/strong> has two types of Company Navigators<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In the Carte Loader, there are two steps to rolling up Field Readings.<\/p>\n In previous versions, when a user sent data from Field Operator, these two Carte Loader processes would need to run in order for Carte and Explorer users to see the updated totals.<\/p>\n Since Field Operator and the Carte loader are using the same code to calculate the totals, some customers may prefer that Field Operator populates RouteStopDailyTb to make the data available as it comes in from the field. New to Field Operator 4.14 is the ability to populate RouteStopDailyTb and then invoke the Carte Loader.<\/p>\n Turn this feature on by first selecting Update Stop Totals in the Carte Database<\/strong> on the Define a Field Operator Instance<\/strong> screen in the Field Operator Configuration Utility<\/strong>. Fill in the connection information for the Carte database.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oihelp.corporate.ifs.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image001-600x413.png\")
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\nCalculated Fields are Now Supported in Field Operator: Shift Log<\/h2>\n
\nData Entry Fields are Now Supported in Field Operator: Shift Log<\/h2>\n
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\nCarte\u2019s Field Readings Navigators Can Now be Updated when Field Operator Data is Saved<\/h2>\n
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