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Product Release Change Log

Learn about the latest features and changes available to you on Asite.

Updated over a week ago

Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Improved Project User Invitation
    As an organization administrator or a project administrator, you will find significant improvements while inviting new users to the project now onwards:

    • In a project or a project template, 'User Invitations' option is replaced with a new option 'Add Users'.

    • While assigning access to users on a project or while using 'Add Users' option for adding new users, separate options are available to create new user or contact support (depending on your access).

    • Improved search and filter options while using 'Manage Users' option in 'Admin' tab.
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  • Groovy Script enhanced to support to save an empty due date while assigning 'For Information' task on Files (system task for dynamic distribution)

    As per existing functionality, you are able to configure a dynamic distribution list for assigning user tasks in workflows for files, as a groovy script system task. Now onwards, while doing so, you have an option to save an empty due date while assigning 'For Information' task by setting the due date as ‘-1’ within the groovy script.
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  • New columns in Workflow Triggers and/or System Tasks listing
    Useful details like who has last modified an existing trigger or when a particular system task was created can now be quickly identified from the respective listing areas:

    • 'Modified By' column in workflow triggers and system tasks listing - displays details of user who had last modified the corresponding record.

    • 'Created Date' column in system tasks listing - displays the date when corresponding record was created.

  • Display all suggested values in search filters for custom attributes
    To ensure optimized performance while searching for records based on custom attributes of 'Dropdown' type, a list of all values related to selected custom attribute will be included in the dropdown list (not just the values relevant to the records accessible to you). While filtering, if the selected value is relevant to the records accessible to you, you will see matching records as a result, otherwise it will show no records available.

AppBuilder Tool

  • Support for Voice-to-Text in English
    Let your user's type with their voice! You are now able to collect voice input from your form users and convert it as a piece of text in your form in real time. This is now supported in English language while using text box, text area, or rich text area controls in your form templates.
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  • New Custom Functions for checking Associated Files and Forms
    You are now able to check if any files or forms are associated by the users while sending a form message (from same or other projects accessible to them).
    Two separate custom functions are introduced:
    'Check for Associations' - For checking associations while sending a form message.
    'Check for Associations by View' - For checking associations while sending a form message, based on a selected form view.
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EcoSystem

  • Support for pushing 3D model issues to 3D Repo
    If you have a federated model in Asite which is also on 3D Repo, you can now push its issues to 3D Repo via a groovy script system task. If not, you can still create required model as a federated model on Asite along-with required model issues raised on it, then follow the steps to push the model and its issues to 3D Repo. Similarly, you can also push any model issues raised via Asite Navisworks Plugin or Asite Revit Plugin to 3D Repo as and when required.
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Asite Field

  • Terminology Change
    'Sites' module is now renamed as 'Field', in line with the name of our mobile app - 'Asite Field' - for field users. Accordingly, any reference to a project site will now be referred to as a project location.
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  • Working with Files in Offline mode
    You are now able to access your project files working offline by marking them for offline use. Once synced, you can view those files even in offline mode, if you have a supporting native application to view them. Furthermore, you can unmark those files to remove them from device storage and free up local storage space later whenever required.


Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Update on Workflow Definition Limitation
    To ensure optimized performance while working with workflows on your projects, a maximum limit of 2000 workflow definitions are allowed to be created on a single project or a single project template.

Sites Module

  • Update to Site Form Pins in Plan View

    As per existing functionality, you are able to view form codes on site form pins in the PDF drawing plan view. Now onwards, you have an option to view either form code or form ID on site form pins as required, in the PDF drawing plan view. The new option to view form ID is more useful especially if you are using unique form IDs, helping you to quickly identify the related site forms.

AppBuilder Tool

  • Support for XML request while connecting to external APIs
    You are now able to send request in XML by inserting XML data with different parameters, while connecting to external APIs.
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Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Copy files from one project folder to another
    Copy files within the project to another folder, or from a folder in one project to a folder in another project having same geography as per project configuration. Helps save time and efforts whenever you need to create identical or similar files from scratch, reduces chances of errors, and gives you more flexibility when managing a large number of files.
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  • Automatically resume failed Workflows
    A new configuration is introduced in system tasks, which, once enabled, automatically resumes the execution of groovy scripts three times in a row.
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  • Trigger a workflow while forwarding a form message
    You can now trigger workflow even while forwarding a form message. This is in addition to many other events that are already supported for triggering workflows in context of forms. These events include - creating a form or its response, changing status, editing original message and while using integration connector.
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  • Define a record retention policy for your Organization
    As an organization administrator, you can now configure rules for retaining the records related to your registered organization, which includes projects (default or project specific) where your organization is defined as owner organization, as well as its files and forms, as per policy configuration. Accordingly:

    • All existing and new records matching the selected configuration get permanently deleted automatically as per the activity defined in set schedule.

    • An email notification is sent for files deleted or to be deleted.

    • You will have access to view history of records deleted or to be deleted.

    Don't have a specific record retention plan? Need not worry! Your records only get affected, if a record retention policy is defined by your organization and based on its configuration.
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  • Delete all versions of a file simultaneously
    While deleting a file, you will get an option to decide whether you want to delete all versions of selected file as applicable. No need to delete file revisions individually every time.
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  • Update on Dashboard Gadget Limitations
    To ensure optimized performance when working with dashboard gadgets, a maximum of 10 gadgets are allowed in a single dashboard now onwards.
    In case you have more than 10 gadgets in a single dashboard, it is advisable to split such dashboards at your earliest convenience by creating new dashboards with a maximum of 10 gadgets each. Use the 'Clone Dashboard' option to quickly copy any of your existing dashboard including its gadgets.
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AppBuilder Tool

  • Introducing New Rating Control
    You can now ask your users to give ratings to specific content or service based on various parameters, by adding the new rating control in your AppBuilder form templates. A rating field will have a minimum and a maximum limit - like 1 to 5, 1 to 10, etc. - which can be separately configured as required.
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  • Clear inline attachments in a form field via graphical scripting
    The custom function 'Set Value' is now supported to work with inline form attachments. This can be helpful in specific scenarios. For example, if you need to clear inline attachments in your forms based on certain conditions, it is now possible via graphical scripting.
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  • Show validation message via browser using graphical scripting
    A new custom function 'Set Alert Message' is introduced which enables you to configure a browser alert message to guide users via graphical scripting, if the value received from the user in a form field is not valid as per your form design.
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cBIM

  • Edit issue details using right click options
    You can now simply right click on an issue from the model issues listing and select 'Edit' to find appropriate options for editing its attribute details or change its status.

Asite Marketplace

  • Improved search interface and additional filter options
    The search interface is now improved with better utilization of available screen space. Additionally, more filter options are available for you to search organisations in the directory as well as your trading partner organizations, based on their profile details. Additional search filters include - accreditations, insurance, work sector and compliance.

aMail

  • Set rules on project folders with configurable attributes
    As per existing functionality, you can create rules on project folders having simple upload enabled. Now, you can also set rules on project folders having configurable attributes applied on them.


Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Prompt for file revisions if uploaded with a Doc Ref matching with existing Doc Ref

    A prompt message will appear everytime you upload a revision of an existing file with a Doc Ref matching the Doc Ref of an existing file in the selected project folder. In such a scenario, you will get an option to publish the selected file as a new revision (on existing Doc Ref) or as a new file (with a new Doc Ref).
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  • Additional options while configuring a system task for clearing tasks

    As per existing functionality, you can create a system task in context of files and forms for clearing all pending tasks of all users. Now, in such scenarios, you have a separate option to clear tasks of a specific set of users as mentioned below:

    • selected individual users including publisher and workflow originator as applicable

    • users belonging to a selected role

    • users belonging to a selected distribution group

  • Enhanced system task for authorization integration
    As per existing functionality, you are able to configure authorization details with OAuth integration, while creating a system task for authorization integration on forms. Now, within the same system task, you have a separate option to configure authorization details with API Key integration. Currently, this feature is implemented for Asite Integration with Adobe Sign.
    When compared with OAuth integration option, it helps you to send your forms for signature without the need for users to manually login with Adobe Sign everytime for signature. User will be validated against configured API key.
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AppBuilder Tool

  • Support for advanced form printing option
    In addition to the basic text printing option that is supported currently, a new advanced printing option is available which supports printing the controls as it is and also execute any graphical scripting if applied.
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Ecosystem

  • Improved response codes in case of API session expiration

    If you are logged in using Asite API and your API session expires, a more specific error message will be displayed to help you diagnose why the session expired. You can subsequently, use the feedback to amend your request parameters before trying your request again.
    ​​Read more (about Asite API)

Asite Field

  • Support for Vietnamese language
    Asite Field app has been upgraded to include Vietnamese language support. Your profile settings are respected by the App. Update your profile to see information in the language of your choice.
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Asite Field

  • Ability to move site form pins in Plan View
    No need to worry if you missed to select the correct area in the PDF drawing plan view, while performing site activities. Privileged users (including form originator as applicable for selected form pin) can now move the site form pins around the page in plan view and also save the changes as required. This feature is supported in online as well as in offline mode.
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  • Improved control over forms getting created via offline mode
    As per existing functionality, your form records created in offline mode are synchronized automatically. Now onwards, you have an option to delete any of your form records created in offline mode, as long as they are not synchronized. Helps you avoid synchronization of form records created in offline mode in case they are no longer required.


AppBuilder Tool

  • Ability to run/validate scripts while editing form content saved as a draft
    As per existing functionality, you can run/validate scripts on forms that are already created. Now, you can also run/validate scripts while editing any form content saved as a draft, including draft ORIs (original messages), draft response messages (RES) and draft forward messages (FWD).
    Related options are available when using the custom function block titled 'Get System Field Value'.

Asite Marketplace

  • New Supplier Performance Management (SPM)
    Procurement Leaders / Managers now can review the performance of their suppliers, identify their strong areas and make important procurement decisions, by designing own review template and capturing the supplier performance online. The automatic reminder notifications ensure that reviews for your supply chain are collected on time-to-time basis for projects they are working on.​

  • New Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand Marketplace portals
    Introducing 4 new Marketplace portals for our growing regions - Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand - to better serve our existing clients and take advantage of emerging business opportunities in these regions. These portals add to our existing list of United Kingdom, United States, Middle East and Vietnam Marketplace portals.

  • New Categorization of Bid Opportunities
    Tier 1 Contracts / General Contractors can now categorize their bid opportunities to enable suppliers find work related to them very easily.

Ecosystem

  • Document Search API update
    Introducing a new parameter called 'cursorMark' that replaces the 'recordStart' parameter in the Document Search API effective 1st April 2024. This is part of our continuous effort to improve platform performance and stability, and this will deliver faster API results.


Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Label Change - 'Edit File' option renamed as 'Edit File Locally'

    The 'Edit File' option which used to appear as a right click option on a file, is now renamed as 'Edit File Locally'. This option continues to allow editing your file in related native application, via aSync desktop app.

AppBuilder Tool

  • Support to use same repeating table in multiple views
    'Data Field Name' property is now supported for 'Repeating Table' control. With this change, you can use same repeating table content in multiple form views if same data field names are used.

    No need to worry even if you are copying a repeating table. By using the same data field name, the data from source repeating table gets linked to other repeating tables in different views with same data field names, in a way that all such repeating tables work in sync with each other.

cBIM

  • Discontinued IFC export option on federated models
    The IFC export option is no longer available for Federated (i.e. merged) Models. However, you continue to have an option to download individual IFC model files as available in your projects.

  • Option to view issue details in expanded view
    From the recently introduced issue tracker for 3D models (i.e. issues listing view), you can now expand an issue while viewing it and get a widescreen view of its details.

Ecosystem

  • Support to search for files via API based on their file extension
    Using the existing Document Search API service, you can search for your accessible project files based on the file extension (like PDF, DOCX, etc.). To get results using this API parameter, specify the required file extension while selecting the filter criteria.

aSync (Beta)

  • Remove unwanted local copy of files being edited from aSync

    From the 'Files being edited' tab in aSync window, you are now able to remove any unwanted local copy of your project files, using the 'Delete File' icon available against the file record. A prompt will appear to confirm before the local copy of selected project file gets deleted.


Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Improved display of 'More Options' while viewing Files
    While viewing a file, the available options under the 'More Options' menu are now grouped logically with an improved user interface.
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  • Discontinued Spell Checker Support for Forms in Classic View
    The spell checker option is no longer available for forms in Classic View. Most modern web browsers already have an built in spell check functionality which can be used if required. Please note that this change won't affect your forms on Adoddle View in any way.​

cBIM

  • Support to associate files when creating issues on 3D models
    While creating or editing an issue on a 3D model, you are now able to associate one or more of the CDE files from the same project to said issue on the 3D model.​

Ecosystem

  • Support to export details of 3D model issues via API

    Using the new API parameters, you are now able to export details of all or specific issues assigned to you on a 3D model:
    All issues: getModelIssueList
    Issues only assigned to logged in user: getModelIssueListAssignedToLoggedInUser
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  • Support to search forms based on last updated date via API
    Using the existing Form Search API service, you can search for the project forms accessible to you based on the date it was last updated. While searching via API, define a date range between as a filter criteria to get the results.

  • Improved response codes when requesting information via 'Create Form' API
    If you are trying to create a form via 'Create Form' API and your request doesn't go through successfully, a more specific error message will be displayed to help you diagnose why your request has been unsuccessful. You can subsequently use the feedback to amend your request parameters before trying your request again.
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Asite Marketplace

  • New Commodity-Based Procurement
    Marketplace extends its source to bid “S2B” functionality by introducing commodity-based procurement. Through the Marketplace interface organisations now can request items or services, send out “request for quotes” to approved supply chain partners and receive quotations electronically. The functionality supports requisitions, request for quotes and electronic purchase orders. This module continues to support the SCM product strategy to automate business processes by eliminating waste, streamline processes, reduce operational costs, and assist organisations with meeting their long-term sustainability targets.
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Ecosystem

  • New Sage Intacct Integration (Beta)
    Asite now delivers a seamless integration with the accounting and project management information using an Asite-built Sage Intacct Construction connector. Asite's connector uses our own scheduler framework to pull / push information from Sage Intacct and Asite Platform. This eliminates double-entry and gives project managers one-click access to business-critical financial and project information on the construction site.
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Asite Field

  • Create Location Shortcuts from Site Homepage
    Do you need to frequent a particular site location more often? If yes, you have an option to quickly create shortcuts to such site locations, directly from your site homepage. These shortcuts will directly take you to related drawing plan from where you can quickly raise new site tasks or site forms, as well as view and manage existing forms for selected location as required.

Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Option to Print and/or Download File Comparison View with Markups
    As per existing functionality, you are already able to compare two separate files or file revisions in an overlaid view and identify differences if any. Now, you are able to print and/or download the overlaid view of such a comparison along-with markups available on selected files if any.

  • Update on Stamp Markup Limitations
    To ensure optimized performance when using stamp images to create a markup while viewing a file in Asite Viewer, a couple of limitations are now applicable:

    • Maximum allowed size for uploading a stamp image is 500 KB.

    • A maximum of 5 stamps will be allowed in the stamp drawer at any given time.
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  • Update on Workflow Definition Limitation
    To ensure optimized performance while working with workflows on your projects, a maximum limit of 1000 workflow definitions are allowed to be created on a single project or a single project template.
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cBIM

  • Introducing Issue Tracker - A List View of Issues across your Project Models
    A separate view called Issues is now available within the Models tab. In this new view, you can find and track all the issues across all your project models in a comprehensive list view, according to the filter applied. Additionally, you can click on any issue id or issue title in the list to open it's detailed view at the right side.
    From the issue detailed view, you then have an option to open the issue under issue manager, along with the related model in the viewer.
    An easier and more intuitive way to manage issues, all in one place, instead of going through issues on each model separately!
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  • Support for Model Options on Model File Links created within Same Project
    Right Click Options specifically available for a model file in Asite are now available for links created to that model file in the same project, from any other project folder. These options include creating a federated model, viewing related federated model as applicable, adding a model to an existing federated model or removing a model from an existing federated model if already added.
    This is another advantage of using the Asite CDE, which serves as your single source of truth, making model files management in your project more efficient!

  • Quick Option to navigate to Model Files added to a Federated Model
    In the models listing area under 'Models' tab, a new column called 'Show Model Files' is now available. You can click on the 'Show Model Files' icon opposite any model in the list, to directly view a list of model files that are currently added to a selected federated model on the right hand side.
    From the model files shown, you then have an option to navigate to those files in the 'Files' listing area.

Asite Field

  • Support to View Quality Plan in Offline Mode
    You are now able to view a Quality Plan in offline mode, by marking your quality plan as offline. In offline mode, you can view and navigate through your plan details including associated files or forms, as per the activities defined on the plan. You can also unmark the quality plan from being available offline later.
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  • Support to Remove Association of Files or Forms on a Quality Plan
    While viewing a Quality Plan (in online mode), as per the activities defined on the plan, you are now able to remove association of files or forms.


AppBuilder Tool

  • New Custom Function: Advance Auto-Numbering

    With the Asite AppBuilder, you are already able to apply auto numbering on a form field while combining all its related sub-attributes using the Auto-Numbering function. Now you are able to apply auto numbering even while combining only a selected set of related sub-attributes using the new Advance Auto-Numbering function.
    Note: Both the functions mentioned above cannot be used simultaneously at a time.
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Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Support to validate Document Reference across Project by excluding Linked Files
    Administrators can now control and validate duplicate Doc Ref's at project level with Asite. We are releasing a groovy script that enables administrators configure system tasks to validate uniqueness of Doc Ref across the project by excluding linked files.
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Ecosystem

  • Sign your digital forms in Asite with our new Adobe Acrobat® Sign integration Asite’s integration with Acrobat® Sign allows Asite CDE users to sign, send, and manage their digital forms anytime, anywhere from inside the Asite web application. Together, Asite and Acrobat® Sign make it easy to securely access, collaborate and manage documents that require signatures. With Asite and Acrobat® Sign integration, you can increase productivity, collaborate securely, and gain end-to-end document visibility. Simply select the digital form from Asite CDE you wish to send for signature and prepare it in Acrobat® Sign. Completed documents automatically save back to Asite and can be accessed securely.
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Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • All Project Template options available in Adoddle View

    All project template related options are now available for you in Adoddle View itself. It includes options to:

    • create a new project template from scratch

    • create a new project template from an existing project

    • edit existing project templates accessible to you and modifying its details

    • assign user access on existing project templates
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  • Display of Model Object List and Model Views based on access
    Similar to how you are only able to view model files based on your access defined in related Asite project, objects and views listed for a model will also respect any access controls defined on the selected model. Accordingly, object visibility in object list or a view will only be available to you if you have required access on related model file.
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Asite Marketplace

  • Support for bulk download of Form response attachments in Tender Invitation
    As per existing functionality while viewing tender invitation forms, you have an option to download all attachments on the original form message.
    Now, while viewing tender invitation forms, you get a separate option to download available attachments for each form response. Additionally, a new option is available while viewing the original form message to download available attachments on all form responses simultaneously if required.

EcoSystem

  • Support to access User Profile details via API
    Asite API now enables you to access your profile details if you are logged in to Asite platform using the existing Login API Service.
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Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Ability to use PDF files from same project as a Site/Location Drawing Plan
    Previously, you were able to upload drawing plans as PDF files from your local device when creating new site locations. Now, you have the additional option of using any of the PDF files accessible to you in the same project as a site/location drawing plan PDF.

    This is another advantage of using the Asite CDE which serves as your single source of truth, making your project site management more efficient!
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  • Embedded geo-tag information in image attachments while printing/exporting Project Forms
    While printing/exporting project forms as a PDF file, available geo-tag information will appear embedded within the image at the bottom. This geo-tag information includes latitude, longitude and altitude, in addition to already available related information such as the date and time the image was captured.
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Common Data Environment (CDE)

  • Support for uploading multiple file templates at a time
    As an organisation admin, you can now upload one or more file templates at the same time. No need to upload one by one - saving your time and efforts in scenarios where you have a large number of file templates to upload.
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  • New option to tag file templates
    You can tag each of your file templates now onwards. Tags let you group your file templates together. Files templates having one or more tags can be easily searched based on the tags applied to them.
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  • Ability to associate forms created from other tab locations (while creating new forms)
    When creating a new form of any type, you are now able to associate existing forms of different types irrespective of the tab location from where those forms were created. For e.g. a contract form created from 'Contracts' tab can also be associated to a RFI (Request For Information) form being created from 'Project Forms' tab and so on.
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AppBuilder Tool

  • Introducing Graphical Scripting Library (A Library of Predefined Block Combinations)
    While designing forms in Asite App Designer, you now have a library containing predefined sets of blocks combined logically in a way that you can use it to design scripts for various scenarios, based on your form template requirements. A brief placeholder text is included in the script by default (that can be edited later once selected), which gives you an idea around how selected set of block combination can be useful.
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Asite Field

  • Ability to import start & end dates on a Quality Plan
    Import start & end dates for each of your quality inspection plan as an Excel file via Asite Web App. Makes it more convenient for you to quickly update your quality plan with the start and end dates for different locations and activities applicable on the plan as and when required.
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  • Configurable Site Homepage in Asite Field app
    You can now configure your site homepage just like the way you want:

    • Add and remove shortcuts to any of the location enabled forms on selected project (For e.g. Site Tasks, Site Forms, RFI, etc.).

    • Add and remove shortcuts to filtered set of location enabled forms (For e.g. RFI forms with open status).

    • Long press to move the shortcuts to your preferred position.

    Any changes you make becomes applicable to all mobile devices on which you are logged in to Asite Field app from the very next moment.​


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