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The Design
More often than not, the process of using Capture OnTheGo begins with the creation of a
template containing various Capture OnTheGo and form widgets. The template can also contain
data from external sources through the use of the DataMapper module.
Template Creation
The basics of creating a Capture OnTheGo template in the PlanetPress® or PReS® Connect
Designer module goes as such:
• Create a new Web Context, or a Web Template
• Add a new Form element
• Add Form and COTG Form elements.
There are many different Capture OnTheGo elements. Click on one to see its properties in the
PlanetPress® Connect User Guide:
• Camera
• Date
• Time
• Signature
• GPS Coordinates
• Barcode Scanner
• User Account
• Device Info
Adding a new form
The Form Element is essentially the box in which you place all of the other pieces that make the
form. The form has a specific action, which is the URL where the form data is sent. This URL
corresponds to a process in PlanetPress® or PReS® Workflow as seen in the next section.
To add a form element:
• Make sure you are in a Web Context in the Designer module
• Place your cursor where the form will begin
• In the Menu, click Insert, Form Element, Form.
• Fill in the form properties
.
• Don’t forget to add a Submit button!
Previewing the template
You can preview the template on your PC in two different ways. However, previewing is only to
see the general styling of the template, as Capture OnTheGo form elements will not be
functional unless they are sent to a device.
1. Within the software, you can use the Preview and Live tab in the Workspace Tab
. This
displays the output HTML along with any variable data being added.