Job Connect Construction Mode is one of the two User Interface (UI) modes offered with the IMMS mobile client. The system provides near real-time Project tracking for activities at the level of individual devices, circuits and subsystems, while containing the information in simple, actionable visual reports. The basis for recording progress and issues is the virtual design model, including drawings, specifications, quantity takeoffs, schematic diagrams and more. Construction Mode improves the planning and coordination of critical system elements, increases transparency and accountability at the individual installer level, and improves the quality and accuracy of records.
This article discusses the following aspects of the Construction Mode UI.
UI General Layout
Prior to providing guidance on the specific records and tools supported by Construction Mode, it is helpful to provide a high-level introduction to the User Interface general layout.
Upon initial login, Construction Mode will present two active widgets within the UI, the Settings icon and the Project Selector.
Settings
The gear icon, located to the right of the UI, provides Users with quick access to Settings options, including: Sync Data, Timeline, Last Sync Summary (if there is one), Add Activity, Create Case, What's New, Technical Support, Log Out, as well as details pertaining to User, mobile version, and server version. See Settings for more information regarding the capabilities mentioned above.
Project Selector
The Project Selector is the means by which the User determines which Project data is downloaded to the mobile device.
- Tap Select Project. This will open the All Projects window, which displays a complete list of Projects the User has permission to access.
- Tap to select one or more of the listed Projects based on present needs.
- Tap Save.
After making the initial Project selections, the Select Project link in the top left corner of the UI will be replaced with the name of the active/selected Project. Tapping that Project Name at any time will reopen the Project Selector and allow the User to navigate between the loaded Project Systems.
Tapping the <Projects link, in the top left corner of the Project Selector, will return the User to the list of previously loaded Projects.
Tapping View All link, located in the top right corner of the Project Selector, will return the User to the All Projects list. From the All Projects list, the User can: i) select additional Projects to load data; and ii) deselect Projects to remove data.
Preloading Data
After selecting the desired Projects, Users will then want to preload Project data, including work forms and drawings, for the necessary systems and subsystems. Preloading data helps ensure that Project records can be accessed while working offline. The selections made when preloading data will also determine the record (e.g., drawing and device) updates during subsequent data synchronizations.
As mentioned above, one of two windows may appear after a User selects the desired Project.
- Project Window: Once a Project is selected, a window, titled with the Project Name, will display a summary of the drawings associated with the Project.
- Tap Preload option in the top right corner that will
- From the Select Preloaded Data window, choose the systems and/or subsystems to preload.
- Tap Done.
- Preloading Window: The preloading window with three choices regarding data preload:
- Turn on preload - This option allows the User to specify which Project data to preload.
- Tap the Turn on preload button.
- From the Select Preloaded Data window, choose the systems and/or subsystems to preload.
- Tap Done.
- Browse without preloading - This option allows the User to continue browsing the selected Project without preloading any Drawings or Work Forms.
- Do not show on this project - This option disables the preloading notice for the selected Project.
- Turn on preload - This option allows the User to specify which Project data to preload.
When preloading Project data, a User may load all systems associated with a drawing or only the systems and/or subsystems that are currently being worked on. A more targeted selection allows for faster preload times as well as easier work navigation.
Once Project data is preloaded, selecting a Project from the Project Selector will take the user to the associated Drawing Selector. See Drawing Selector for information and guidance.
Common Features
Throughout Job Connect Construction Mode, there exist many consistent features available across multiple page views. While they are not accessible via EVERY view, they are accessible via MOST views and are therefore covered below.
Feature | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Search |
| Search fields allow a User to search through Project records. Search functionality is represented by a search field or a magnifying glass along the top of the screen. |
| Share |
| The Share widget allows a User to export/share the drawing as a PDF document or export/share a list of the System Elements as a CSV file. |
| Your Assigned Work |
| The wrench widget opens the Your Assigned Work window, which displays Open Issues, In Progress Work, and Scheduled Work assigned to the active User. Note: The Wrench will not appear unless the active User has assigned work. |
Search Feature
Initiating a search by tapping the magnifying glass icon will present the User with two Options:
- Global - This searches all Projects downloaded to the mobile device.
- Current List - This searches the current list of records. This could range from an entire Project to a single drawing from that Project.
Share Feature
The Share feature allows a User to share/export either a PDF or CSV formatted document. The following tables detail the export configuration tools offered with each.
Field | Use |
|---|---|
| Paper Size | Select the arrow to the right of this field to choose the size of the paper the drawing will be printed on. |
| Select the orientation of the paper: portrait or landscape. | |
| Print items list | Selecting this field will print the list of associated System Elements along with the drawing. |
| Print only selected items | Selecting this field will print only selected System Elements alongside the drawing. If no System Elements are selected then only the drawing will be printed. |
| Group items by | This field allows a User to group the printed System Elements by certain features such as Status and Custom Fields. |
| Print slip sheet | Selecting this field will print the drawing as well as a few pages of the System Elements/Items in larger text. |
| Print open issues | Selecting this field will also print a list of Open Issues associated to the selected System Elements or all System Elements depending on whether "Print only selected items" is enabled. Note: If no Open Issues are created then this section will be blank. |
| Create PDF | Select this option once you have finished configuring the document for your PDF export. |
CSV
Field | Use |
|---|---|
| Show only selected items | Selecting this field will show only selected System Elements in the CSV document. |
| Includes details fields | This field is always selected and shows the details associated with the individual System Elements and subsequent Details Panel. See System Element Panels (JCC) for information about those details. |
| Choose to send the CSV over email by selecting this field. An email window will open sending the document from the email associated with the mobile device. | |
| Open With... | Selecting this field allows a User to select a mode of viewing/saving the CSV file. |
Your Assigned Work Feature
Tapping the wrench icon opens the Your Assigned Work window, which lists any and all of the following types of work assigned to the activer User (i.e., the User logged in to Job Connect).
Assigned Work | Description |
|---|---|
| Assigned Open Issues | This field shows all Open Issue Cases assigned to the User. The Open Issues are organized by date (in the past 21 days or greater than 21 days) as well as organized by System. |
| In Progress Work | This field shows all In Progress Work currently being worked on by the User. |
| Scheduled Work | This field shows all Scheduled Work assigned to the User. Scheduled Work will also show the due date and name of the Scheduled Work. |
The Your Assigned Work window will also appear after a data synchronization if there is work assigned to the active User.
Related Topics
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