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Add/Remove Fields

 
     

The various fields in TOTAL for Tablet PC are the electronic equivalent to the checklist and clipboard you bring to an inspection. Since properties and practices vary from location to location, it's likely that some of the default fields in TOTAL for Tablet PC don't apply to your locale. By the same token, there may be key pieces of data that you always need to collect that aren't in the list of default fields in TOTAL for Tablet PC. To address this, TOTAL for Tablet PC provides a simple way for you to add, remove, and rename the fields that appear in your forms. To manage your form fields:

  1. Open the form customization screen for the form you wish to customize.
  2. Then add, rename, and delete fields to your needs.
    • You can filter the available items for editing from the dropdown for easy editing.

    • To create a field, click the Add button below the Available Items pane, enter a name for your new group in the screen that appears. Then, using the menus indicate what Type of field you want to use in your form (textbox, checkbox, etc) and choose between Single, Double, Calendar, or None. Lastly, check the box if you want to set the new field as Critical and click OK to add it to your form.

    • To rename a field, select the field you wish to rename from the Available Items pane. Then, choose the Edit button below, enter a new name for the group, and click OK to apply the change.
    • To delete a field, select the field you wish to delete from the Available Items pane. Then, click the Delete button below and click Yes to confirm that you want to delete the field.
  3. When finished, click OK to save your changes.