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==Introduction ==
 
==Introduction ==
TrackAbout has a smartphone app available for iOS and Android platforms. The app is intended only for existing customers of the TrackAbout asset tracking ecosystem. Call your sales contact for more details.
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TrackAbout's smartphone app for iOS and Android enables users to perform a variety of asset tracking operations.
  
The app enables users to perform a variety of asset tracking operations from Android and iOS devices.
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== Requirements ==
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The app is intended only for existing customers of TrackAbout. Call your sales contact for more details.
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==Pricing==
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The smartphone app is billed on the basis of a count of active devices per month. At the end of each billing period, TrackAbout calculates how many active, unique devices were in use within a given customer account and time period.
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An active device is a device on which a user logs into the TrackAbout app.
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If a user logs in on two distinct devices on the same day, this counts as two active devices.
  
== Requirements ==
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Reinstalling the app on a device and then logging in again can cause us to count the same device as a second active device. If you feel you are being billed unfairly for active devices, please contact Support.
To be able to use the app, you need to be a TrackAbout customer with a service contract.
 
  
 
== Features ==
 
== Features ==
 
===Core Tracking - Internal Users ===
 
===Core Tracking - Internal Users ===
''As of January 2015''
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;As of January 2015
 
*Asset Search - search for assets by tag and view asset details and history
 
*Asset Search - search for assets by tag and view asset details and history
 
*Locate - set location of assets to internal branch locations
 
*Locate - set location of assets to internal branch locations
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*Record Weight/Volume - sets an asset volume or weight depending on asset type
 
*Record Weight/Volume - sets an asset volume or weight depending on asset type
  
=== Apple iOS Devices ===
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== Apple iOS Devices ==
 
;App Download
 
;App Download
 
[[File:badge_appstore-lrg.png|link=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trackabout/id530125664?mt=8&uo=4]]
 
[[File:badge_appstore-lrg.png|link=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trackabout/id530125664?mt=8&uo=4]]
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* iPod Touch: iPod Touch 5th gen ([http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353 Identifying iPod Models])
 
* iPod Touch: iPod Touch 5th gen ([http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353 Identifying iPod Models])
  
=== Android Devices ===
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== Android Devices ==
 
;App Download
 
;App Download
 
[[File:android_app_on_google_play.png|link=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trackabout.mono]]
 
[[File:android_app_on_google_play.png|link=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trackabout.mono]]
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On the main screen of the app tap "Settings"
 
On the main screen of the app tap "Settings"
 
;Server
 
;Server
*Hostname
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:Hostname
 
::For production environment use: ''www.trackabout.com''
 
::For production environment use: ''www.trackabout.com''
 
::For test environment use: ''test.trackabout.com''
 
::For test environment use: ''test.trackabout.com''
*Port: 443
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:Port: 443
*Use SSL Encryption should be on or checked
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:Use SSL Encryption should be on or checked
<br>
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;Feedback
 
;Feedback
If your device allows vibration you can choose to enable or disable this setting.
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:If your device allows vibration you can choose to enable or disable this setting.
<br>
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;About
 
;About
Make sure that you have the latest version of the app downloaded from the iTunes or Google Play stores depending on your device.  Updating to the latest version of the app may resolve any issues or problems you may be experiencing with the app.
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:Make sure that you have the latest version of the app downloaded from the iTunes or Google Play stores depending on your device.  Updating to the latest version of the app may resolve any issues or problems you may be experiencing with the app.
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== AWS Setup ==
 
== AWS Setup ==
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== Tips & Tricks ==
 
== Tips & Tricks ==
===TrackAbout iOS Application===
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===iOS===
 
==== Screen capture====
 
==== Screen capture====
* To capture screen in iOS device, hold the ‘Home’ and ‘Power’ buttons simultaneously. The snapshot will be saved in the Pictures.<br>
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* To capture screen in iOS device, hold the '''Home''' and '''Power''' buttons simultaneously. The snapshot will be saved in the Pictures.
  
===TrackAbout Android Application===
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===Android===
 
==== Screen capture====
 
==== Screen capture====
* Screen capture exist natively but depends on the device manufactures
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Screen capture exist natively but depends on the device manufacture
** Samsung Galaxy S3: Press and hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time
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* Samsung Galaxy S3: Press and hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time
** CyanogenMod: Press Volume down + Power for 1 second
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* Most others: Simultaneously press Volume Down + Power for 1 second
 
 
* To take screenshots in Android, ‘Screenshot UX Trial’ app can be used. Install the app for free from Google Play and start the service. Clicking on the ‘Camera’ icon on the screen takes the screenshot and saves it in Applications/My files/Screen Capture folder by default.
 

Revision as of 14:57, 10 March 2015

Introduction

TrackAbout's smartphone app for iOS and Android enables users to perform a variety of asset tracking operations.

Requirements

The app is intended only for existing customers of TrackAbout. Call your sales contact for more details.

Pricing

The smartphone app is billed on the basis of a count of active devices per month. At the end of each billing period, TrackAbout calculates how many active, unique devices were in use within a given customer account and time period.

An active device is a device on which a user logs into the TrackAbout app.

If a user logs in on two distinct devices on the same day, this counts as two active devices.

Reinstalling the app on a device and then logging in again can cause us to count the same device as a second active device. If you feel you are being billed unfairly for active devices, please contact Support.

Features

Core Tracking - Internal Users

As of January 2015
  • Asset Search - search for assets by tag and view asset details and history
  • Locate - set location of assets to internal branch locations
  • Delivery - basic delivery of assets
  • Add New - basic add new of assets
  • Customer Audit

Follow On Tracking (FOT) Users

The app supports several Follow-On Tracking mobile actions:

  • Asset Search - search for assets by tag and view asset details and history
  • Move Asset - tracks customer movement of assets between their internal locations
  • Record Weight/Volume - sets an asset volume or weight depending on asset type

Apple iOS Devices

App Download

Badge appstore-lrg.png

Compatibility

Android Devices

App Download

Android app on google play.png

Compatibility
  • Android version 4.0.3 or higher
  • A rear-facing 2 megapixel or more camera
  • Minimum 1 GB RAM

App Settings

TrackAbout App Settings Screen.jpeg

On the main screen of the app tap "Settings"

Server
Hostname
For production environment use: www.trackabout.com
For test environment use: test.trackabout.com
Port: 443
Use SSL Encryption should be on or checked
Feedback
If your device allows vibration you can choose to enable or disable this setting.
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Make sure that you have the latest version of the app downloaded from the iTunes or Google Play stores depending on your device. Updating to the latest version of the app may resolve any issues or problems you may be experiencing with the app.

AWS Setup

The Smartphone app needs to be enabled in your instance. Call your sales contact for more pricing and details.

  1. The Support Team will enable the Smartphone in your instance.
  2. Mobile Roles Setup: Create and setup Mobile roles. Be sure to select the correct role purpose. The new role MUST select "Smartphone and Tablet"
  3. Setup Internal Users
    1. For each user requiring access, check the box TAMobile Android/iOS
    2. Also assign the TAMobile Rugged and TAMobile Desktop role and save

Tips & Tricks

iOS

Screen capture

  • To capture screen in iOS device, hold the Home and Power buttons simultaneously. The snapshot will be saved in the Pictures.

Android

Screen capture

Screen capture exist natively but depends on the device manufacture

  • Samsung Galaxy S3: Press and hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time
  • Most others: Simultaneously press Volume Down + Power for 1 second