Overview

Field Worker attributes are a method of storing custom information relating to a Fieldworker. Example attributes may include:

  • License Numbers

  • Insurance Expiry Dates

  • Preferred Names

Fieldworker attribute values can be also be mapped onto forms and datafiles.

Creating a Field Worker Attribute

  1. Open the Field Worker Attribute Management screen.

  2. Fill in the available fields.
    • This table gives a description of the available fields.
    Field Description
    Fieldworker Group Select the work type applicable to this fieldworker ability
    Name Enter a name for this fieldworker attribute
    Show on Audit Check to make this fieldworker attribute visible on the fieldworker details tab when auditing an appointment
    Work Assignment Select the work assignment applicable to this fieldworker attribute
    Optional Check to make this fieldworker attribute an optional field in the fieldworker setup/details screen
    Disabled Check to make this fieldworker attribute disabled/hidden
    Work Type Select the work type applicable to this fieldworker attribute

    Dataforce ASAP supports several field types such as text, numbers, integers, option lists, dates and files.

    Please refer to this guide to help you pick the correct field type.


  3. Select Add Field worker Attribute.

Modifying a Field Worker Attribute

  1. Open the Field Worker Attribute Management screen.

  2. Select the attribute by clicking the row.
  3. Change any Field Worker attribute details.

Deleting a Field Worker Attribute

  1. Open the ‘Field Worker Attribute’ management screen.

  2. Select the attribute by clicking the row.
  3. Select the delete button.

Field Types

Property Description
Text Select this if you want to have characters as the value.
Integer Limited to a whole number or integer; decimal numbers are not allowed.
e.g. 0, 1, 2, 3, 5
Number Decimal and negative numbers are allowed in this type.
e.g. 2.3, 4.5, 6
Option List Use this field type if you want to restrict the value to several options.
An additional field will pop up as soon as you select this option. Enter the list of options into that field, with one value per line.
File This type will allow your operator to upload an image or pdf as the datafile attribute instead of text.
Checkbox This type will create a tick-box which can be toggled on or off.
Date This type will allow you to select a date
Expiry Date This type will allow you to select an expiry date. This attribute will also appear on the ‘Fieldworker -Expiring Attributes’ Report
Expiry Date (Stop Runabout activity) This type will allow you to select an expiry date, and prevent fieldworkers from syncing Runabout if this date expires. This attribute will also appear on the ‘Fieldworker -Expiring Attributes’ Report

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