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The Digital Job card allows data collection in multiple ways. Our forms are compatible with a number of different tools that can be used for data collection.
For Android devices, we recommend using Digital Job Card app available on the Tablet provided by either the Rehoboth Town Council / UNITAC which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and installed on any standard Android phone or tablet.
For any other devices (including iPhones, iPads, or any laptop or computer), we recommend using the webform for collecting data.
A quick rundown on the differences between the two options #
| Webforms | Mobile App | |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | Any mobile device or computer | Android only |
| Runs in… | Browser | Native Android application |
| Configurable | Server-wide | On each device |
| Default form display | All questions on the same screen | One question per screen |
| Data upload | Automatically when connection available | On user request or immediately if connection available |
Phone-specific meta-questions (subscriberid, simserial, phonenumber) | No | Yes |
barcode question type | No (except manual entry) | Yes |
| Different form styles | Yes | No |
| Encryption | Not for storage, but always during transfer | Can be enabled on-device, always during transfer |
hide-input appearance for maps to hide manual GPS inputs | Yes | No |
Advanced map appearance options (streets, terrain, satellite, [other]) | Yes | No |
| Text formatting in notes and labels (bold, italics, links) | Yes | No |
| Combine subsequent notes into a single note on the screen | Yes | No |
multiline appearance for text questions | Yes | No |
horizontal-compact appearance for select-type questions | Yes | No |
likert scale appearance for select-type questions | Yes | No |
compact-2 appearance for select-type questions | No | Yes |
no-calendar appearance | No | Yes |
Advanced image appearances (annotate, draw, signature) | Yes | Yes |
Calculation command repeat_count() | Set a minimum number of repeat groups | Set an exact number of repeat groups |
