Set GPS coordinates

Note: GPS coordinates is a part of the Map module, which can be purchased as an add-on for INEXTIA.

Before INEXTIA and the app can provide a geographical overview, the GPS coordinates would have to be set on the component or job. Keep in mind, there is no map for component coordinates - the coordinates for a component is so jobs related to the component can inherit the coordinates.

Usually, you would only set the coordinates for the component as that is typically anchored to a location, while the job is a task performed at the site of the location. However, in some cases a component can incapsulate a larger area, for instance if used to generically for a grouping of other components or a region, e.g. a road, grid, building, etc. For those components, it would be relevant to set the coordinates on related jobs.

Set GPS coordinates via INEXTIA

There are two ways to set the GPS coordinates in INEXTIA:

(This is an example using a component, however, the approach is the same on a job.)

1. If you already know the Latitude and Longitude, you can insert these on the component or job screen.
   
2. If you do not know the Latitude and Longitude, you can have INEXTIA provide the values for you by using the incorporated map through clicking the pencil on Latitude.
   
   You can either search for a location or mark a location on the map by clicking on it. It might be beneficial to zoom in when marking a location to ensure the correct location has been selected.
   
   When a location has been marked, INEXTIA then provides the Latitude and Longitude with a 6 decimal accuracy. After this, click Use and the coordinates are inserted on the component or job. 

Set GPS coordinates via Excel import

It is also possible to use Excel import to insert the Latitude and Longitude in order to provide the GPS coordinates in INEXTIA. 

These column exist on both the component and job import sheet. Note that the inserted values has to be in the same format as in INEXTIA, i.e. decimal numbers with a maximum of 6 decimals.

Set GPS coordinates via the app

The app can also be used to set the GPS coordinates of a job or component by using the incorporated location functionality in a device, phone or tablet. It should be mentioned that the app can only use your current location as GPS coordinates for a job or component, meaning there is no option to select a GPS coordinate on a map.

Note: The app has to be allowed access to the device's location before it can retrieve the GPS coordinates.

The GPS coordinates can be set by opening a job in the app.

This opens a new screen with the coordinates of both the component and job.

You can now save your current location as the GPS coordinates for either the component or the job by clicking their respective buttons. 

When clicking the button you will have to confirm overwriting the current location. This is in order to avoid misclicks. 

Create a job with GPS coordinates

Often when creating a job through the app, it is because someone has to fix/correct an issue. In that case, the one who has to perform the job would need to know where exactly they need to go. Typically, the location can be inferred from the component. However, if the component represents a grouping of other components or a region - such as a road, grid, or building - it can be difficult to know where to perform the job.

Fortunately, this can be avoided by having the person creating the job insert the location at which they are currently standing. This should ideally be the location where the issue has been found. The app will then insert that person's location as the GPS coordinates for the job.

From the Create job screen, the coordinates can be added. 

Hereafter, the coordinates can be inserted by clicking the Use my location on the job.

Once the job is created and synchronized with INEXTIA it will show up in the app with GPS coordinates providing a reliable way for your colleagues to find the job.