Search Tools on Align

Department: Equipment Department

Topic: Align Mobile App

Process: Search Tools on Align

Objective

Locate and identify tools and materials in the field.

Background

The mobile app is designed for the field (e.g. project managers, superintendents, field workers, support staff). These applications will help keep jobsites organized, efficient, on schedule and on budget. The portability and flexibility provided by having a mobile interface will allow companies a more comprehensive and timely perspective of their operations.

Things to Consider

Mobile App: Align EAM

Performing a Manual Search:

1.       Tap on “Search” with in the Main Menu. 2.       Once search screen comes up. The employee will be able to select from: a.       My Tools b.       Tools by Employee c.       Items by Location d.       Items by Category

My Tools:

1.       Tools assigned to the named user are displayed 2.       Select tool from the generated list.

Tool By Employee: Generates a list of all employees pinned location of the named user.

              Select employee from the populated list to view tools assigned to employee.

1.      Tap the          icon on Android devices. Tap the Search bar on iOS devices.

2.      Type letters from the employees first or last name or the employee number.

3.      Tools from the selected employee will be displayed on a results screen.

4.      Select tool from the generated list.

Items by Location: Generates a list of all locations and tools assigned to each location.

              Select location to display items assigned there.

              To Narrow the Search:

1.      Tap the         icon on Android devices. Tap the Search bar o iOS devices to type all or part of a location.

2.      Separate locations by Projects (job sites or non-stock locations) and Stock Location.

3.      Items (tools and materials) assigned to the selected location will be displayed on a Results screen. (Materials are only displayed at Stock Locations.)

4.      Select item from the generated list.

Items by Category: Generates a list of all items separated into categories.

1.      Tap the        icon on Android devices. Tap the Search bar on iOS devices to type all or part of a category.

2.      Select a category to display a generated list of items specific to the chosen category.

3.      Items (tools or materials) will be displayed on a Results screen. (Materials are only displayed at Stock Locations.)

Performing a Manual Search

1.      On the main search screen tap the        icon on Android devices. Tap the         on iOS devices to perform manual search.

2.     To search by items number, model, model description, employee, location, description, or category.

3.     Tap on the chosen item (tool or material) to perform the following functions.