When you generate the Default DSApp Configuration in DataSight Administrator you are setting:

• Where the data collected in DSApp is imported to in your DataSight database;
• The default Variable Groups, Variables and their Response Types created for DSApp; and
• The default set of Saved Views and automated Tasks required to facilitate the exchange of data files between DSApp, your FTP Server and your DataSight database.

DSApp Data Collection Pages

Pages used to capture data in DSApp and how data is stored in your database consist of:

• Safety page - allows the user to enter data into customisable fields, with the Variables displayed defined by the Safety and Hazard DSApp Variable Groups, and the type of response allowed defined by the Variable's Response Type. Data entered is recorded as Variable values within the primary data table in DataSight, and is viewable in a datasheet.
• Sampling page - allows the user to capture information relating to samples being collected. Data entered is recorded as Variable values within the primary data table in DataSight, and is viewable in a datasheet.
• Variable Data page - is broken into the On Arrival and Manual Data Entry (MDE) sections, with the data entered recorded as Variable values within the primary data table in DataSight, and is viewable in a datasheet.
  • On Arrival section - allows the user to enter data into customisable fields, with the Variables displayed defined by the On Arrival DSApp Variable Group and the type of response allowed defined by the Variable's Response Type.
  • MDE section - allows the user to enter data into alphanumeric text fields, with the Variables displayed defined by the MDE Template selected. If a Standard has also been selected in DSApp, data entered in the MDE section is validated against the Standard and highlighted accordingly.
• Equipment Calibration page - allows the user to record information relating to calibrating equipment, such as the results of the calibration and when the next calibration is due. Data entered is saved as a Calibration Record in the Equipment section within DataSight.
• Construction page - allows the user to record information relating to the level's construction, such as when the site was installed, and can include a photo. Data entered is saved in the Level 3 Construction Details section within DataSight.
• On Departure page - allows the user to enter data into customisable fields, with the Variables displayed defined by the On Departure DSApp Variable Group, and the type of response allowed defined by the Variable's Response Type. Data entered is recorded as Variable values within the primary data table in DataSight, and is viewable in a datasheet.

Default Variable Groups and Variables

The default set of Variables Groups, Variables and their Response Types have been configured to capture safety elements for the task being performed as well as items to check when arriving or departing a site location. Response Types allow you to define how data entry for a Variable is displayed in DSApp, as well as to set how the user can record their responses.

The Response Types available include:

• PICKER - allows the user to select a response from a customised list. This is displayed as a drop-down list labelled with the Variable's Description. The response selected by the user is recorded as the Variable's value.
• Y/N - allows the user to select a response recorded as 'Yes' or 'No'. This is displayed as a button labelled with the Variable's Name. If a Description is entered, it will be displayed as a label above the button.
• TEXT - allows the user to enter alphanumeric text. This is displayed as an alphanumeric text entry field labelled with the Variable's Name, or if set, its Description.
• CONDITION-YES and CONDITION-NO - allows the user to select a response recorded as 'Yes' or 'No', and determines whether the Variables listed below it are visible to the user based on their response. This is displayed as a drop-down list labelled with the Variable's Description.
  • If CONDITION-YES is used and the user selects 'Yes', then the Variables below this Response Type in the Variables for 'GROUP NAME' grid-view will be displayed to the user, down to the next CONDITION-YES or CONDITION-NO Response Type. If the user selects 'No', then the Variables below this Response Type remain hidden to the user.
  • If CONDITION-NO is used and the user selects 'No', then the Variables below this Response Type in the Variables for 'GROUP NAME' grid-view will be displayed to the user, down to the next CONDITION-YES or CONDITION-NO Response Type. If the user selects 'Yes', then the Variables below this Response Type remain hidden to the user.
• LABEL - allows you to display information to the user in the form of a label. The Variable's Description is displayed as the text for the label.

The default Variable Groups, Variables and their Response Types are shown below.

Default Saved Views and Automated Tasks

Information about your Levels, Variables, Equipment, Flags, People, Standards and MDE Templates, as well as data records you wish viewable in DSApp are exported from your DataSight database and uploaded to your FTP Server. DSApp accesses your FTP Server to download these data files, providing DSApp with the information it needs to operate. DSApp will also upload data files to your FTP Server for your collected and submitted DSApp Import files (DSI). This flow of data between your DataSight database and the FTP Server is handled by Saved Views and automated Tasks. By default, the automated Tasks are set to run once every hour.

When you generate DSApp data in DataSight Administrator, the below Saved Views and Tasks are created in your DataSight database:

• 'DSAppReport' Saved View Report - used by the 'Generate DSApp Report' automated Task for providing DSApp with information about your database's Levels, Variables, Equipment, Flags, People, Standards and MDE Templates.
• 'DSAppDatasheet' Saved View Datasheet - used by the 'Generate DSApp Datasheet' automated Task for providing DSApp with data from your database. By default, this will contain the last seven days of data in your database.
• 'Generate DSApp Report' automated Task - used to generate the 'DSAppReport' report file and upload it to your FTP Server.
• 'Generate DSApp Datasheet' automated Task - used to generate the 'DSAppDatasheet' data file and upload it to your FTP Server.
• 'Import DSApp Data' automated Task - used to import DSI files generated by DSApp that have been uploaded to your FTP Server.

See also:

• Set Configurations
• Manage Configurations
• Refresh Data