A form can advantageously be linked with counters or gauges.
For example, if the form is a round inspection that also involves reading some values, the values in the form can also be saved as counter or gauge readings. This enables the values to influence the calculation of the next date for jobs.
Tags in the Form Template Designer
When building the form template in the designer, some field types allow the use of tags.
Tags are used to link the field to other data.
The template designed in the example above will be used for a round inspection where electricity meters are read.
The highlighted field is of the type NUMBER, and this is where the new reading should be entered.
- Click on Properties to input the counter number and value.
- Specify the value you want to link to:
- CounterReadingValue adds the number to a counter. The value is incremented on the selected counter (in step 3).
- MeasurementReadingValue adds a measurement to the selected gauge (in step 3).
The tagging refers to a counter rather than a gauge because a counter in INEXTIA always increments. This matches the behavior of the electricity meter being read here.
Read more about the difference between counters and gauges here.
Above the field, two "Info Text" fields have been added.
These two fields are also tagged. One is tagged with the date of the last reading, and the other with the value of the last reading.
When the fields in the form template are tagged to this counter, completing the form gains the same properties as entering a counter reading. This means the form restricts the value that can be entered, ensuring it must be greater than the previous value.
The example from earlier is shown below, where the form template is linked to a job, indicating when the electric meters need to be read.
To complete the job, all electric meters must be read, and the form will also display the last recorded value for each electric meter.
Advantages of Using a Form Instead of Standard Counter or Measurement Readings
- A form ensures all counters and measurements are read by creating a job where readings are required. With standard counter and measurement readings, there’s no safeguard to ensure all are remembered.
- The form assists users by presenting counters and measurements in the most optimal sequence for reading.
- Standard counter and measurement readings lack a predefined order.
- In a form, readings can be combined with other sub-tasks, maximizing the efficiency of time spent on-site.
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