Virtual Keyboard

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  1. Description
  2. Using a Virtual Keyboard
  3. Example
  4. Available Controls
    1. Form Specific
    2. Other Available Controls

Description

The Virtual Keyboard form is an on-screen keyboards presented to the user when they select a data entry field.

Unlike all the other forms it isn't related to a template. Instead, it is assigned to a control using the KeyboardName property.

How is the keyboard used?

Disabled for now.

Won't be tied to control. Keyboard will be tied to form.

The keyboard is fully customizable and can be arranged in any way required.

Using a Virtual Keyboard

In order to use a virtual keyboard it must be specified for each control that requires it by using the KeyboardForm property.

For example, in the Login form the User Name Edit and Password Edit controls both have the KeyboardForm property. If a keyboard form is selected in the drop-down list in the property then it will automatically open when the control is selected by the operator at runtime.

If no keyboard form is specified then a keyboard will not be shown when the control is selected.

Example

Available Controls

Form Specific

Control

Used to perform this action

Character Key

Can be modified to represent any key.

Other keys

There are several controls that are preset to specific keyboard keys.

Other Available Controls

Control

Used to perform this action

Audit - Info Grid

Displays multiple audit properties in a grid. Select Choose propertiesChoose properties in the smart tag to modify.

Audit Info

Displays the value of an audit property. Select Choose columnChoose column in the smart tag to modify.

Change Password Control

User can change password by entering the current password and then entering the new password.

Checklist Control

Displays checklist questions for the current step together with possible answers, comments and reference documents.

Current Unit Defects Grid

Lists the defects associated to the unit that is being viewed. Refresh rate and max number of rows are station specific and can be modified using the Spreadsheet - Common properties here.

Custom Defects Grid

Lists part/concern/repair shortcuts specified by user. Refresh rate and max number of rows are station specific and can be modified using the Spreadsheet - Common properties here.

Date Label

Displays the current date

Defect-Info Grid

Contains additional information to that displayed in the Overview window, including recording area/cell, repair area/cell, responsible area/cell and any associated images.

Defect - Unit Question - Info Grid

 

Defect Control

Displays the views, view categories and part categories into which defects can be placed.

Generic Checkbox

Enable or disable option.

Generic Combobox

Select one or more options.

Generic Date Picker

Select a date.

Generic Grid

A customized table of information. Refresh rate and max number of rows are station specific and can be modified using the Spreadsheet - Common properties here.

Generic ListBox

Select from a customized list.

Generic TextEdit

Custom data entry box.

Goto Generic Form Button

Click to go to a specified Generic form.

Goto Unit Button

Select identity type, enter identity number and click to go to selected unit.

Group Control

Allows components to be grouped together in the form. When the group control is moved all the components it contains will also be moved.

Inspection Timer Control

Displays how long the current unit inspection has been going for.

Last Defects Grid

Lists the most recently entered defects. Refresh rate and max number of rows are station specific and can be modified using the Spreadsheet - Common properties here.

Manage Alerts Control

The Manage Alerts control displays a list of all alert messages logged against the part.  For further information click here.

Manage Recurring Defects Control

Lists details of recurring defects entered by a user. For further information click here.

Overview Control

Contains the defects related to the current unit and allows you to perform several actions on the defects and repairs.

Picture

Displays an image. Can be used to add a logo to the form.

Print Ticket Button

Click to print a travel ticket.

Print Ticket Control

Print travel ticket and select printer to use and type of travel ticket to print.

Product Document Control

Lists documents associated to the currently selected product.

Question Document Control

Lists documents associated to the currently selected question.

Repair - Info Grid

Displays repair information.

Report Viewer

Displays a customizablecustomizable Microsoft SSRS report. The report can auto-refresh after Data Collect has been launched by modifying the auto-refresh interval when the report is designed.

The report shown is selected by entering the following parameters either in the Smart Tag or in the properties pane of the control :

Report Server: Address of report server

Report Path: This will be in the following format <folder>/<database name>/<report collection>/<report name>

User: User with access to the report server.

Password: Password for the user.

Example:

Report Server: http://ATSReports333/SSRS2012

Report Path: /InspectReports/TJ_Database_055/Defect/Concern Ranking (119)

User: InspectUser

Password: ATSInspect

Select Printer Button

Open the Select Printer form.

Shell Button

Runs a command line script to carry out actions outside Data Collect (e.g. open files, run applications).

Shift Info

Displays the current shift.

Static Label

Displays customizable text. can be used to add extra information to the form.

Station - Info Grid

Lists available stations that can be selected.

Station Info

Displays the station that is being used.

Tab Control

Customizable tab control. Allows more than one set of information to be displayed in the same area of the form. They can be switched between by selecting the required tab.

Time Label

Displays the current time.

Top Concerns Grid

Lists the most common concerns at the station. Refresh rate and max number of rows are station specific and can be modified using the Spreadsheet - Defects properties here.

Top Defects Grid

Lists the most common defects at the station. Refresh rate and max number of rows are station specific and can be modified using the Spreadsheet - Defects properties here.

Unit - Info Grid

Displays information about the current unit.

Unit Color Grid

Lists the colors associated to the current unit. Refresh rate and max number of rows are station specific and can be modified using the Spreadsheet - Units properties here.

Unit Info

Displays the ID of the current unit.

Unit List Grid

Displays a list of the units in the production line. The current unit is shown in the middle and highlighted. The units that have already passed through are below, and those yet to come are above. If a unit has passed through more than once only the latest pass will be shown.

Unit Lookup Code Grid

Lists the lookup codes associated to the current unit.

Use Defect Source Check Button

Specify whether the defects shown were entered at this station or at all stations.

User - Info Grid

Displays information about the current user.

User Info

Displays the name of the current user.

User Picture

Displays a picture of the current user.

Web Browser

Displays a web browser window. Useful for displaying online help.

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