Screens
Types of new Screens explained
There are five different types of screen to choose from.
Only the Data Entry Form can be used to enter or edit Data. This is the most commonly used screen type.
Displays one entry from a Data-source.
The Details Screen lists one Data-source and any or all the fields from within the source. Can be used to perform tasks like opening a linked screen or Website.
No
Description
The main Data entry Screen
This is the only way to enter, edit and or upload Data. It can be linked to multiple Data-sources, be used to open other Screens, perform many other actions or functions, including opening Web pages, calling Telephone numbers, insert camera photos.
Can Enter or Edit Data
Yes
Description
Used only for displaying a custom set or group of other Screens, including another Board of icons. Could be used as a menu.
Can Enter or Edit Data:
No
Description
Displays a list from a Data-source
The Listing Screen lists one Data-source and up to 4 fields from within the source. Can be used to perform tasks like opening a linked screen or Website.
Can Enter or Edit Data
No
Description
Displays a map of locations from the GPS coordinates of Data entries with the location log turned on
Can Enter or Edit Data
No
An example use case could be:
A Board of Icons for a particular use, like one board for data entry and one for data viewing.
A List of Data displaying a list of contacts from a Data-source. Could be set to open:
a Details Screen of one contact showing any or all contact information about that contact. No data entry is possible on this screen, but could be set to open the:
Data Entry Form either to edit an existing contact, delete or create a new one. This form would have to be uploaded to send the data to the platform. A sync on the setting screen of the app would have to be performed to see the changes in any data-source. Network and server update time allowing.
A Map a Data Source screen would show a location of each place a Data Entry Form upload was performed.