New Features and Enhancements

The following are the new features and enhancements for mWorkOrder.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2201

Table 1. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2201
Reference No. Description
MWO-29281

Create Asset Maintenance Tasks Instantly using Template (UI5)

  • Create Asset Maintenance Task Templates and use them to create Asset Maintenance Tasks quickly.
  • For example, create a template Monthly Maintenance Tasks and use it to create an operator round for Asset Maintenance Task for checking temperature.
  • You can add frequencies such as daily, weekly, monthly, and so on to the template. When you update the task frequency in the template, the round plans which are using the same template are updated automatically.

For information, Create Template for Asset Maintenance Tasks.

MWO-27991

View Multiple Statuses of the Work Orders and Operations (iOS, Android)

View multiple active statuses of workorders and operations when there are multiple technicians working on the same workorder / operation.

This feature helps you quickly track the status flow and identify the current condition of individual operations.

For information, see Work Orders Screen Overview.

MWO-22463

Add External URL Links Under Attachments(iOS, Android, UI5)

  • Add external URL links as attachments for Work Orders, Notifications, Equipments, and so on.
  • Read external documents like manuals, troubleshooting guides, and view videos related to the equipment / functional location.

For information, see Add Attachments to Work Orders.

MWO-28654

Access and View DMS Attachments in Objects (UI5)

  • Access documents of Work Orders, Equipments, Functional Locations stored in DMS.
  • Use these documents as required for effective maintenance of assets.

For information, see Access Reference Documents.

MWO-29807

Retrieve Technical Objects (Functional Locations & Equipments) using Common Search(Android)

  • Retrieve Technical Objects (Equipment or Functional location) using simple search from the unified Technical Objects module.
  • Need not check whether the object is a Functional Location or Equipment, navigate to the module and retrieve details.

For information, see Search and View Technical Objects.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP06

Table 2. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP06
Reference No. Description
MWO-25549

Assign Work Orders based on Split-level Assignment in Operations (iOS, Android)

  • Assign each operation in a work order to different technicians based on their expertise.
  • Divide a work order among multiple technicians based on assigned operations on split-level and get work done quicker.
  • Reassign operations to other technicians, if required, based on availability.

For information, Add Operations and Assign them to Technicians.

MWO-27319

Add Measurement Document for Operations, Objects, and Reading List (iOS, Android)

  • Create a measurement document for Measuring Points in Operations, Objects, and Reading List.
  • Add attachments in the Measuring Document.
  • View the history of previously added measurement points.

For information, see Create a Measurement Document.

MWO-29731

Technical Objects are auto populated when you select an Assembly Value (iOS, Android)

While creating a work order, the technical object values are auto populated when you select an assembly value from a Functional Location or an Equipment Hierarchy. This reduces the effort to remember and enter the Technical Objects values.

For information, see Create a Work Order.

MWO-29723 Drop down values are filtered in the Notification and Work Order create and edit screens (iOS, Android)

When you enter or select values for a few fields while creating or editing notifications or work orders, the values in the dependent drop down fields can be filtered. For example, the Work Center drop down values are auto filtered based on values selected for Notification Type and Priority. This feature helps you select relevant data faster from the smaller list of options.

For information, see Create a Notification and Create a Work Order.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP05

Table 3. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP05
Reference No. Description
MWO-27792

Create Service Notification and Service Order (iOS)

  • Create a Service Notification right from the mWorkOrder application and notify supervisor instantly.

For information, Create a Service Notification

  • Create a Service Order request with partner details, document service completion with all details.
  • Track service history for equipment and functional location.

For information, Create a Service Order

MWO-27855

Convert Service Order forms to PDF and send PDFs through email (iOS)

Convert Service Order forms to PDF and send them through email to people concerned from the mWorkOrder application instantly.

For information, see Add Attachments to Service Orders

MWO-27857

Search and retrieve Equipment and Functional Locations using IDs familiar to technicians (iOS)

  • Create extensions in RACE to capture or map Asset IDs used in your organization.
  • Technicians search and retrieve Equipment and Functional Locations quickly using those IDs.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP04

Table 4. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP04
Reference No. Description
UIA-3026
Ability to skip tasks during rounds execution with Reason Codes (iOS, Android)
  • User can skip the tasks and select the predefined reasons using the drop down instead of adding comments manually for skipping the task.
  • If the reason is not listed in the drop down, user can select Other and add relevant comments.

For information, Execute the Rounds Assigned to You

UIA-3024
Ensure that right Equipment or Functional Location is selected during Rounds Execution by scanning QR codes (iOS, Android)
  • Users can scan the QR code on the asset and ensure that the right Equipment or Functional Location is selected during rounds execution. When asset details in the QR Code and Operator Round task match, the round details are displayed.
  • If the scanned QR code of the asset (Functional Location or Equipment) does not match with the asset code that is available in the rounds, an error message is displayed.
  • If the QR code is damaged, the user can manually enter the code.
  • User can skip the scanning process by selecting the relevant reason.

For information, Execute the Rounds Assigned to You

UIA-2939

Ability to indicate the result using drop down or segment control fields (iOS, Android)

Users can report the equipment or functional location result (e.g., passed or failed) in operator round check by selecting the values from the drop down field or Segment Control field.

For information, Execute the Rounds Assigned to You

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP03

Table 5. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP03
Reference No. Description
UIA-911

Enhanced Login and onboarding Experience (iOS, Android

Enhanced user login and onboarding process for improved access to the application.
MWO-23778

App performance enhancements (iOS, Android)

Faster load times for high volumes of data on the user dashboards.
MWO-19423

Configurable application session timeout (iOS, Android)

IT Admin can define the application timeout session in the resource bundle. They can set up the application to never timeout as well so that you can continue to be logged in throughout your shift hours.

For information, Login into the mWorkOrder Application

UIA-1679

User specific data synchronization (iOS, Android)

Users can select data they wish to sync to offline to decrease data sync time.

For information, Download Data for Offline Use

UIA-2617

Handle offline Initial sync when there are network fluctuations (iOS, Android)

If there are network related interruptions while synchronizing data for offline use, the mWorkOrder application pauses and resumes the data download process. This ability enhances the data download experience.
MWO-25111

Avoid data loss due to any unavoidable circumstances (iOS, Android)

mWorkOrder autosaves the data continuously and ensures that you do not lose the data that you are working on in case of abrupt application closures due to network, system idle time out or any other issue. Moreover, the application resumes from the same screen where it last stopped.
UIA-1925

Connectivity and data sync options are now provided in the Homepage to improve usability (iOS, Android)

These productivity enhancements help users to do the following:
  • Offline / Online switch - Switch between Offline and Online modes.
  • Sync/ Refresh - Sync option displays synchronization status. Refresh option appears when synchronization is complete. Users can tap the Refresh icon to restart the synchronization process
  • Outbox - Shows you the offline outbox.
  • Bandwidth availability and Usage - Homepage displays the Bandwidth availability / usage so that users are aware of low network connectivity.

For information, How to use mWorkOrder in Offline mode

UIA-2066

Share mobile devices seamlessly across multiple users (iOS, Android)

  • More than one user can use a device without the need for unregistering users or deleting user specific data.
  • When a user logs out after the shift, a new user can log into the same device and continue with the tasks. New users can also force logout the previous user if the user forgets to logout.
  • Users can continue with their tasks from where they left before logout as the application saves both their online and offline data.

For information, Remove / Unregister User Profile from Device

UIA-2066

Access offline outbox transactions from any module (iOS, Android)

Access offline outbox from any module and view pending and work on failed transactions quickly.

View offline outbox records in regular list

When you create a new record, for example, a new notification, it appears in both the offline outbox and in the regular notification list. This helps you work on the records without having to shift between screens.

For information, Process Transactions in Offline mode

UIA-2162

Ability to view network bandwidth in the application homepage (iOS, Android)

Users can see network speed on the application homepage to find out good/bad connectivity areas in the plant. This helps the users avoid bad connectivity areas while doing transactions in online mode or when switching from offline to online mode.

For information, Buttons and Icons in mWorkOrder

MWO-16948

Improved performance (iOS, Android)

The application is refactored for improved performance to help users do transactions faster.
MWO-25337

View asset hierarchy from Functional Location (UI5)

You can view the list of assets, floc and equipment under it, filter top level functional locations and get relevant hierarchy.

For information, Create Operator Round for Asset Maintenance Task

RF-3996

Support for signature and attachments in sub form (iOS)

A user can now attach images or attachments, and signatures in a sub form. When the user converts the sub form into PDF, the attachments and signatures also appear in the PDF.
RF-3488

Activate or Deactivate Forms (iOS, UI5)

User can deactivate the dynamic forms that are not required and activate them when needed. This ensures that only the active forms are readily available when working.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP02

Table 6. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP02
Reference No. Description
UIA-2066

Login to the Application with another User when shift changes (iOS)

More than one user can now share the device without deregistering the device after the shift ends. A new user can login to the mWorkOrder application when the previous logs off the application after the shift

For information, Remove / Unregister User Profile from Device

UIA-2042

Configurable Application Session Time-out (iOS)

Option to configure the application time-out session so that the user can use the application efficiently during the entire shift.

For information, Login into the mWorkOrder Application

UIA-1925

Connectivity and Data sync options in Application Home page (iOS)

The following connectivity and data sync options are now provided in the application Home page:
  • Offline/Online switch
  • Bandwidth
  • Full Sync/Download Sync
  • Outbox

For information, How to use mWorkOrder in Offline mode

UIA-1679

User Preferences for Data Synchronization (iOS)

Option to define user preferences filters so that users can configure preferences based on their location and minimize data synchronization time.

For information, Download Data for Offline Use

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP01

Table 7. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009 SP01
Reference No. Description
MWO-24190

SharePoint Integration (iOS, Android)

mWorkOrder is now integrated with Document Management Systems like SharePoint. With this feature, you can,

  • read PDF Documents from SharePoint.
  • make SharePoint Documents available in offline mode.
  • save updated documents as new documents and attach them to user jobs.

For information, Access Reference Documents

UIA-1481 / UIA-1475 / UIA-1474 / UIA-1457 / UIA-1455 / UIA-1441 / UIA-1440 / UIA-1398 / UIA-1439 / UIA-1398 / UIA-1020

Operator Rounds – Mobile Application (iOS, Android)

Operator Rounds feature had the following productivity enhancements: These help you

  • see the status of the rounds.
  • preview the open rounds and add to My Rounds.
  • scan functional location with the QR Code and filter the rounds.
  • validate the user input data in rounds.
  • Execute rounds tasks when in offline mode.
  • capture photos or attachments and attach them to a task or round and add mark up (comments) too.
  • create a notification from the rounds screen.
  • execute a task or round against the functional location.
  • create a notification from the executing the operator rounds tasks.
  • sort and filter the records.

For information, Create a Notification from Rounds Screen

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009

Table 8. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009
Reference No. Description
MWO-22974 / MWO-23268

Operator rounds - Back office web planner (UI5) – Assigning Operators or WorkCentre with Operator Rounds in advance and overdue.

  • You can assign rounds to an Operator or WorkCentre.
  • Overdue rounds can be rescheduled from the planner application.
  • View rounds available against round plan.
  • Selection of required due date from date picker for overdue rounds.

For information, Create Operator Round for Asset Maintenance Task

MWO-22992

Operator rounds - Back office web planner (UI5) – View Drafted Round Plan and Activate.

  • Save Round Plan as a draft without activating the round plan.
  • View drafted Round plans in list with status marked “Drafted”.
  • Edit Drafted Round plans in Edit mode.
  • Update Drafted Round plan with required data and Activate it.

For information, Create Operator Round for Asset Maintenance Task

MWO-23423 / MWO-23420 / MWO-23284

Operator rounds - Back office web planner (UI5) – Configure Control Type and Attributes

As a back-office supervisor (Planner), you have an option to configure new UI control type from RACE. Attributes like field length, decimals, dropdown values can allow the planner to select the required information for the required UI control type and create or update the task to configure a control type-based validation field.

The planner can configure user define fields with validations and view the field in task and to update.

For information, Create Operator Round for Asset Maintenance Task

MWO-23034 / MWO-22973 / MWO-22972

Operator rounds - Back office web planner (UI5) – Prepare, Update, View existing Round Plan details.

As a planner, viewing, or updating of existing Round plan is now possible. You can verify newly created plans and make any changes if needed for example, User can attach an attachment or update additional task to the existing plan.

For information, Update Existing Asset Performance Monitoring Tasks

MWO-23023 / MWO-22822 / MWO-22821 / MWO-22820

Operator rounds - Back office web planner (UI5) – Update / Copy / Delete tasks in existing Operator Round plan.

In the Round Plans tab selecting a required asset, planner can make the following changes.

  • Update: User can now update the existing tasks assigned against assets, without creating a new one by clicking on “Edit” on the top right corner, which would redirect the user to “Define Round Plan” to make the required changes
  • Copy: When creating/updating a round plan, back-office supervisor can copy an existing task and use it on a new one.
  • Delete: Selecting a task from the Rounds plan (Draft or Active) a planner can now delete the task.

For information, Create Operator Round for Asset Maintenance Task

MWO-23278

Operator rounds - Back office web planner (UI5) – Delete existing Rounds generated against Round plans.

  • Rounds with Open and Overdue status can be deleted by the supervisor. The deleted round will be removed from planner and ECC tables.

For information, View Operator Rounds and Update Due Dates

MWO-23288 / MWO- 23166 / MWO-23287 / MWO-23286 / MWO-23167 / MWO-17245 / MWO-23023 / MWO-23027 / MWO-23026 / MWO-23025 / MWO-23162

Foundation Library Integration (iOS)

As a user, consistent user experience for all platforms in terms of secure log in, access to live data, and ease of understanding the error is a must, this integration focuses on them.

Below are few of integrations:

  • Log in user experience across all platforms like iOS, Android and Windows has a uniformity.
  • All stores (General, Equipment, Functional Location, Attachment and RACE) are handled same across all platforms.
  • Offline sync, Offline Stores data synchronization happen parallely & is consistent across all platforms with a set of huge data volume without any effect.
  • Integration of new or existing foundation library helps user to fetch services from library so that the performance can be improved.

Currently all the applications and stored (Product/Race) are available in mWorkOrder Product, with the help of the Foundation Library all the collections and stores are integrated to the same library in the product to Call/ Post services.

UIA-1480 / UIA-1478 / UIA-1456 / UIA-1454 / UIA-1401 / UIA-1400 / UIA-1399 / UIA-1010

Operator Rounds – Mobile Application (iOS)

  • Open round tab added to the application where the operator can access unassigned rounds and assign it to them.
  • Functional location hierarchy has been implemented.
  • Completed task will turn into green with a tick and checkbox.
  • User can capture photos/attachments against task/round and mark up.
  • User can scan QR code or Bar code on an Equipment.
  • Ability filter list with scanned Functional Location or Equipment.
  • Ability to sort the list of records by desired field(s) as configured in RACE
  • Supervisor has ability to validate the operator’s input before submission to check accuracy of data.
  • Operator has ability to view and execute tasks and sync in offline mode.
  • Visibility about the status of the round changes accordingly based on the action taken by the operator.
  • Execution of tasks against functional location to complete the tasks that are directly related to functional location.

For information, Assign and Execute Operator Rounds

MWO-23052 / MWO-23054 / MWO-23055 / MWO-23141 / MWO-23142

Customization of Maintenance Workflow (Create and Update) (Android).

The administrator of RACE (PSO or Customer) or a Maintenance technician will be able to configure and add fields through RACE.

Below are few cases where configuration can be done:

  • Extensions & standard fields are both visible in list and details view screen of the application.
  • Extensions or standard field position can be configured by updating the position on UI Position field on RACE.
  • Using extensions, a field can be added which is not available in static. Using standard field configuration user can change static field to extension.
MWO-22692

Attachment Enhancement (iOS)

User will be able to view DMS documents in WO, NO, EQ and FL, these are attachments that are based on filters available in RACE. This enhancement enables offline transactions and refresh delta quickly in online mode.

Users can update records immediately after creating, updating the new or existing data, switch into offline anytime (sync is successful) and data must be in both online and offline mode.

MWO-23039

Transaction Count (Offline) (iOS)

You can now see the failed offline transactions in red color along with number of failed transactions.

For information, Process Transactions in Offline mode

MWO-23416

Application Performance Improvement (iOS)

Application sync reduced from 2-3 minutes to less than 1 minute.

MWO-23041 / MWO-23040

View & Reprocess Failed Transactions (iOS)

  • User now has the option to click on the failed record to make changes in the offline outbox, which would redirect the user to Edit mode, to change the incorrect value.
MWO-22816 / MWO-22742 / MWO-22743

Templatization For Fields (iOS)

There is multiple field type like Input Drop down, drop down, Input, Multi drop down, Text field etc. In the application consistency for the application has been improved.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2006

Table 9. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2006
Reference No. Description
MWO-12280

Monitor asset performance using Operator Rounds (UI5)

As a back-office supervisor (Planner), schedule recurring rounds to monitor the asset performance and detect possible technical failures. You can assign the rounds to the plant personnel (operator) depending on their availability. This helps you avoid probable production loss or equipment breakdown. For example, you could plan a round to check the motor bearings friction twice in a week or check the CO2 cylinder pressure daily.

An Operator captures the round observations/results and post them from the mobile application.

For information, Monitor asset performance using Operator Rounds (UI5)

MWO-19730

Raise Notification from Forms (iOS)

When working on forms (standalone) like inspection or data collection tasks, you can raise a Notification from the form without navigating to the Notifications module in case of inconsistency like reading exceeds allowable tolerances. Form is attached to the Notification for future reference.

For information, Raise Notification from forms (iOS)

MWO-15317

View or post Work Order forms from Dashboard (iOS)

From now, you (technician) can modify or post forms for your Work Orders from the dashboard without the need to navigate to the Forms tab on the details screen.

Note: An administrator can configure the fields on the tabs in the technician view using RACE™.

For information, View or post Work Order forms from Dashboard (iOS)

MWO-15525 Customize Risk Matrix to assess risk and prioritize asset Notifications (Android)

Customize the Risk Matrix to assess the risk of the incident with respect to safety, environment, asset, people and prioritize the Notifications. For example, you can configure the Consequence and Likelihood values in the Risk Matrix using RACE to identify the overall risk level.

MWO-19228

Create Work Order with forms from GIS Map (iOS)

When working on assets in the field, you can create Work Order for an equipment from the GIS Map in case of damage or corrosion. Forms configured for the equipment are added to the Work Order on the Forms tab and the form fields are populated depending on the equipment attributes from the map.

Form information, Create Work Order with forms from GIS Map (iOS)

MWO-19093 Navigate to transaction details from success screen (iOS, Android)

After you create a business or technical object like Work Order, Equipment, and the Measuring Point, you can navigate to the details screen from the success screen to review or modify the data. This eliminates manual search from the list screen. To use this feature, enable the following Scoping IDs:

  • DNOL: To view the newly created notification in the list screen.
  • DWOL: To view the newly created work order in the list screen.
  • DMPL: To view the newly created measuring point in the list screen.
MWO-16108 Simplified view of sort and filter results (iOS, Android, UI5)

Now, the application shows the count of records in the list after you apply the sort or filter function. For example, if the selected filters show 1000 records of the total 5000, app now shows the count as 1000/5000. You can further filter the records using the search bar, then the count is shown as x/1000. X represents the number of records matching the search string/value.

App retains your sort criteria until you continue your work in the same module. For example, if you sort records in the Work Orders list and navigate to the Dashboard, the sort is cleared.

MWO-18964

Modify and post your transactions multiple times in Offline (iOS)

Now, modify and post your transactions multiple times when the device is not connected to the network. For example, when you post a Work Order in offline, you would want to modify an Operation details. Navigate to the record from the list screen, update, and post.

For information, Modify and post your transactions multiple times in Offline (iOS)

MWO-15925 Value with description for drop down fields (iOS)

Now, the application shows description of the value you select in the drop-down field. For example, drop down values for the Equipment Condition field are configured as G – Good, F – Failure and you select G, app shows the description (Good) for the field. This helps the user to understand the value selected for the field without the need to tap on it.

MWO-21278 Android—You can now select the Processing Indicator check box for multiple objects of the Work Order with a single tap using the Select All option.

MWO-21279/

MWO-21281

Track Offline postings status from dashboard (Android)

When you post transactions in Offline mode, the cloud icon on dashboard shows the:

  • Count of records that are posted in Offline
  • Count of records that are failed to process
  • Sync status with a green check mark if successful. Else, a red cross mark is displayed
MWO-20930 Customize Offline status bar with color of your choice (iOS, Android)

Notify users of the network connectivity with the customized color of the status bar on the top of the screen. You can configure the color in the resource bundle.

MWO-19540 Xcode and iOS upgrade (iOS)

mWorkOrder application is now upgraded to the Xcode 11.4.1 and supports iOS 13.3.1 and 13.4.

MWO-20152 UI5—When you post time sheets, the Duration field is populated depending on the Start time and End time specified.
MWO-13441 iOS, Android—Now, the app populates the Activity Type value on the Operation Confirmation screen.
MWO-21137 iOS—Now, you can add a PDF or text document from your device memory to the mobile application. To use this feature, enable the Scoping ID: ATFILE.
MWO-20618 iOS, Android—App now shows the images added in the form field (IMG) when the device is not connected to the network.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2003

Table 10. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2003
Reference No. Description
MWO-14506 Add forms to Work Order on the go (iOS, Android, UI5)

Now, you can add additional forms to the Work Order like checklist, inspection entry or review forms depending on the Work Order status.

For example, when working on a Work Order if the form is not available to capture the required data, you can modify the Work Order and add the relevant forms.

Note: From UI5 application, you can only view or post the forms.

For information, Capture details related to Work Order tasks in embedded forms

MWO-18198 Save Work Order forms as PDF (iOS, Android)

After you Submit/Accept the form, you can now capture the form details in PDF format and attach it to the Work Order for future reference. Such forms are added to the Attachments tab from where you can either download or review them any time.

MWO-15938 Eliminate manual search to filter records (iOS, Android)

Now, you need not manually enter the search criteria each time to filter the records. Once you define the search criteria, you can Save it as a favorite and search records quickly. For example, if you work for multiple Work Centers, you can define search criteria for each Work Center and save it as favorite to filter your jobs specific to that Plant/Location.

MWO-15388 Confirm Work Order Operation using measuring point PRTs (iOS, Android, UI5)

You can now evaluate the condition of the equipment/asset using measuring point production resource tools (PRTs) associated with an Operation. The measuring points are fetched to the mobile application only if the Work Order Operation is created using task list. While confirming an Operation, you must post the measuring document with readings for these measuring points.

For example, when doing maintenance for a freezing equipment, you need to capture the readings from components/instruments like regulator (measuring point). You can collect all such data and post them to measurement documents when confirming an Operation to ensure the problem is resolved.

MWO-15317 View role-based Dashboard (iOS)

Now, you can choose to login to the application as a Supervisor or Technician.

Based on the role assigned to you, only the Work Orders and Operations that you (technician) are responsible for are shown on the dashboard. If you are a supervisor, you can track the status of Work Orders and Notifications using the analytics dashboard.

For information, Home Screen of mWorkOrder

MWO-12829 Assign jobs to crew/technician (UI5)

As a supervisor, you can now assign Work Orders and Work Order Operations to technicians based on their availability and Work Center from the back office using the Schedule Work Orders module.

MWO-15510 Hide irrelevant fields using UI validations

Configure validations to hide irrelevant fields based on the value selected in the Source field. For example, you can hide Functional Location for Notifications of Type M1. This feature is applicable for static, standard and extension fields configured using RACE.

MWO-18419 Integration with latest LatLonGO SDK (Android)

App is now integrated with latest LatLonGO SDK to provide increased stability and performance. Also, improved visibility of GIS locations where maintenance activity is required. GIS Map is loaded based on the zone configured for the user in ECC custom table.

For example, if the user is assigned to work in the Northern zone of the facility, the GIS map shows only the equipments or work locations for that zone.

MWO-16941 Library upgrade (UI5)

Libraries for UI5 application are upgraded to version 1.71.

MWO-12688 Android X and 10 Compatible

Application is now compatible with latest versions of Android X and 10.

MWO-18173 Xcode 11.3 Compatible

App is now compatible with Xcode 11.3 libraries.

MWO-18172 SMP SDK upgrade (iOS, Android, Windows, UI5)

Application is now compatible with SMP SDK SP16 library.

MWO-17898 Android, UI5—Activity Type (LSTAR) field is now displayed on Work Order Operation Confirmation screen.
MWO-18370 UI5—You can now configure ATT(Attachment) type fields using RACE for Standalone form and Dynamic Forms.
MWO-18542 iOS—App now shows the count of all records (Work Orders / Notifications) on Configurable dashboard tab though you do not select the value in respective field.
MWO-18964 Android—You can now modify Header / Line item / Custom tab /Forms data multiple times when the device is not connected to the network.
MWO-19215 New Scan icon (iOS)

Scan icon is revamped across the application.

MWO-19337 No Security password pop-up with SAML (iOS, Windows)

App does not prompt you for Security Password when you login using SAML authentication and create or modify records.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.4.0

Table 11. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.4.0
Reference No. Description
MWO-7975 iOS, Android, Windows—You can navigate across the application when the Work Order operation confirmation timer is ON.
MWO-14715 Windows—You can now modify and repost the Form that is failed to process when the device is connected to the network.
MWO-15123 iOS, Android—App now shows the timesheets list by week and date. Number of hours logged by the team for the week and per day is also displayed.
MWO-15603 / MWO-16262 / MWO-16264

iOS, UI5, Windows—You can now filter dropdown values in a popup search window using wildcard search.

For example, if you want to create a Work Order for an Equipment and you remember the equipment name partially, you can do the wildcard search in Equipment dropdown field that is configured as Search Text Field (STF) in RACE.

MWO-16232 Windows—Now, the emergency Work Order timer shows the updated time even if the app is crashed or forcibly closed (terminated from background).
MWO-16242 UI5—You can now configure validations to hide/unhide fields based on the value entered by the user in other fields, using RACE. For example, you can configure the set of fields that must be shown for each Notification Type.
MWO-16254 ABAP—Now, you can do Work Order confirmation from Overall Confirm screen only if all the sections of the Work Order like Operations, Components, Items, Causes are successfully posted. If any of these sections have invalid data, Overall Confirmation of the Work Order is not processed further until valid data is provided.
MWO-16509 Android—You can now configure Long Text and Long text View field types in Forms using RACE.
MWO-16942 Stability and performance improvements

Bug fixes and improvements are applied thereby increasing stability and performance across the application to get things done faster.

MWO-16979 App now shows the Key (value) and the associated Description for all the fields across the application.
MWO-17020 App is now fully compatible with HTTPs connection for communication with gateway.
MWO-17167 Sample data is updated and improved for all the modules and functionalities available to date.
MWO-17442 iOS, Android, Windows—You can now configure the fields that must be defaulted when you copy an existing Work Order or Notification. Fields that must be copied should be configured in RACE Defaults.
MWO-17948 iOS, Android—You can now navigate to the Time Sheets create screen from the Operations details screen after the Operation is partially or fully confirmed.
MWO-18143 UI5—You can now post Goods Issue with partial quantity for maintenance or repair work of a Work Order.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.3.1

Table 12. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.3.1
Reference No. Description
MWO-16260 iOS—Create Work Order with multiple forms

You can now create a Work Order with multiple forms like checklist, inspection entry forms based on the Order Type, Priority and Planning Plant combination specified.

MWO-16232 iOS—Integration with latest LatLonGO SDK

App is now integrated with latest LatLonGO SDK to provide increased stability and performance. Also, improved visibility of GIS locations where maintenance activity is required.

GIS Map is loaded based on the zone configured for the user in ECC custom table. For example, if the user is assigned to work in the Northern zone of the facility, the GIS map shows only the equipments or work locations for that zone.

MWO-17437 iOS—Create Emergency Work Order from LatLonGo GIS Maps

You can now create an emergency Work Order from the GIS Map by tapping on the equipment (Object).

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.3.0

Table 13. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.3.0
Reference No. Description
MWO-11114

Android - Log History enhancements

  1. App shows the Object number, Description and action performed on the record along with date and time.
  2. Success and failure history of the posting.
  3. Subsequent sync history is displayed with end date and time for all the Databases.
  4. By default, app shows the history for the past week.
  5. You can configure the duration for which the log history must be displayed using RACE Scoping module.
MWO-15465 Windows - Sync data using customized filters

You can now set customized filters to sync/view only the data that you want based on your roles and authorizations. This can be configured using RACE.

MWO-16325 / MWO-16357 / MWO-16611 Stability and performance improvements

Bug fixes and improvements are applied thereby increasing stability and performance across the application to get things done faster.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.2.1

Table 14. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.2.1
Reference No. Description
MWO-10257 Windows—Now, Offline data sync occurs parallelly for multiple modules and sync completes much faster. You can view Offline sync progress for individual modules using Log History.
MWO-11100 Filter drop down values using Wildcard search

Now, you can configure drop-down fields as Search Text Fields which allow you to use Wildcard feature to filter field values. This a RACE configurable feature.

MWO-11107 UI5—You can now set the sequence of tabs that appear on the screen, using RACE for all the modules.
MWO-12271 ABAP—Work Order list and details such as materials, task lists and BOM details are now synced at approximately 50% lesser time than earlier.
MWO-14193 Delta Sync enhancements

Following changes are implemented for data synchronization when you use the app in Online and Offline modes:

  • Now, subsequent refresh takes much less time with updated/created records.
  • Sync is initiated when RACE filters or User Preferences are updated.
  • Manual/Auto refresh initiates Delta Sync.
  • After initial sync is successful, if you lose connectivity, you can do offline transactions and refresh delta quickly when you connect to the network.
  • You can view updated records immediately after creating/updating the new/existing records.
MWO-15464 ABAP—Data staging & filtering enhancements You can now view Notifications, Functional Locations and Equipments assigned to Work Order using the Work Order filter. For example, if you are assigned to Work Orders related to Plant 001, the offline sync retrieves only the Notifications, Functional Locations and Equipments associated with these Work Orders.
MWO-15465 Sync data using customized filters

You can now set customized filters to sync/view only the data that you want based on your roles and authorizations. This can be configured using RACE.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.2.0

Table 15. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.2.0
Reference No. Description
MWO-8999 Objects in Work Order

You can now assign multiple technical objects such as Equipment, Functional Location or Notification to a single Work Order. For example, if maintenance is to be performed on similar equipment, functional location instead of creating multiple Work Orders, you can create a single WO and assign multiple Notifications to it using the Object tab.

You can configure Object tab using RACE.
MWO-12180 Revision History in Embedded Forms You can now make multiple revisions to an embedded form. Each time you modify the form a revision is created. You can Submit a form multiple times when working on a Work Order/Notification.
MWO-12797 Code Group data using Catalog profile

The Code Group drop-down values now appear based on object such as Equipment or Functional Location linked to the Catalog profile. This is a RACE configurable feature.

For example, if the Notification Object Profile parameter is enabled in RACE, the code group values are displayed based on Equipment and Functional Location.

Note: Applicable for Notifications and Work Order modules.
MWO-12841 Long Text templates in Notifications module You can now view predefined long text templates, and chose to fill long text while creating/updating Notifications
MWO-13567 Login screen of mWorkOrder is enhanced with new user experience. You can now:
  • Reset your username/password.
  • Check the network speed using More options icon.
  • View build, framework and release version by tapping on the mWorkOrder logo on Login Screen.
MWO-14022 Populating and making dependent fields non-editable When you select a value in a field, certain fields are defaulted with the dependent value and cannot be edited. Also, few fields are greyed based on the value in the primary field.
MWO-14197 Prioritize Notifications by customizing Risk Matrix

You can now customize the Risk Matrix to assess the risk of the incident with respect to safety, environment, asset, people and prioritize the Notifications.

For example, you can configure the Consequence and Likelihood values in the Risk Matrix using RACE. The overall risk level is calculated based on these values.
MWO-15141 Windows—mWorkOrder is now compatible with Universal Windows Platform (UWP) framework.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.1.0

Table 16. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.1.0
Reference No. Description
MWO-8610 Optical Character Recognition (OCR) (iOS, Android)

mWorkOrder application now supports OCR SDK. The OCR feature enables the user to quickly and accurately capture the equipment information and maintenance plans without the need of manual data entry. This functionality allows you to:

  • Scan with camera for the OCR field
  • Scan and update the character/numeric data in the selected field
Note: This feature is available in offline and online modes across all the modules of the application.
MWO-11469 Configuring multiple Embedded forms

Users can now configure multiple Embedded Forms in the Work Order and Notification modules. Users can also:

  • Add custom fields
  • Draft the form
  • Submit the form
  • Edit and accept forms multiple times before the form is Accepted.
  • Map the document number (Notification) and form in custom table (Document No) in ECC
Note: This feature is available in offline and online modes.
MWO-12181 Edit and Save form multiple times before the form is Accepted (iOS, Android, UI5)

With this release, the users can modify and save the forms multiple times. Based on the role, the user can have either Save Draft or Save Form option.

Note: This feature is available in offline and online modes.
MWO-8606 Risk Assessment Matrix in Notifications

The new Risk Assessment feature allows the users to analyze the impact of the incident associated with the Notification on various categories. This helps to prioritize the Notifications.

MWO-10368 In-App PDF markup (iOS, Android, Windows)

With this release, users can annotate the PDF attachments and post the annotated PDFs.

Note: This feature is available in offline and online modes across all the modules of the application.
MWO-12266 In-App help

Starting this release, users can access the help content from the App. The user can tap on the Floating help icon on the screen. The help topic associated with the module/feature is displayed in a new screen.

MWO-11209 Consistent Localization Keys (Windows)

Starting this release, the localization keys have been made consistent also for the Windows platform. Now, the localization is based on the screen name and the module name.

MWO-13323 Configuring Custom tab (Windows)

Starting this release, users can add custom tabs to the Work Order. The custom tab can be configured with multiple line items, sections and various font styles and colors can be applied to the fields. This feature can be configured using RACE application.

MWO-12182 Collapsible sections in forms (Android, UI5)

Starting this release, users can use the collapse feature in the forms (Embedded and Standalone) to collapse the sections. This feature can be configured using the RACE application.

MWO-8552 Configurable Font Size (Windows)

Starting this release, the Windows users of mWorkOrder can also configure the font size of the text in the application. This allows the user to select a pre-defined font size for text (within user profile) that improves the readability.

MWO-13846 Online/Offline Toggle Button (Windows)

Starting this release, the Online/Offline toggle button is also available for mWorkOrder Windows users. Added on the Home screen, the toggle button allows users to switch from Online to Offline mode and vice versa. This feature can be configured through Scoping module of the RACE application.

MWO-13848 Log History Enhancement (Windows)

The Log History has been enhanced for mWorkOrder Windows platform users. From now, the Log History displays the Object number, description, action, and date, and time details of the postings.

MWO-14103 Reprocessing of Failed Transactions (Windows)

This enhancement allows users to view and reprocess the failed transactions from Offline Outbox for Work Orders, Notifications, Equipment, and Functional Locations modules.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.0.1

Table 17. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.0.1
Reference No. Description
MWO-11208 Configurable Time Fields—12/24H Format (iOS, Android, UI5)

Starting this release, users can configure the time format of the mWorkOrder application in 12- or 24-hour format. Users can configure the time formats through User > Defaults > Time Format in SAP system. This feature is available in both Online and Offline modes.

MWO-10463 Classification Tab in Functional Location Module (iOS, Android, UI5)

This release introduces a Classification tab in the Functional Location module. Users can now add Classes and Characteristics under the Classification tab. This feature works in both Online and Offline modes. This feature is configurable through Scoping, Extensions, and Localization modules in RACE.

MWO-12017 / MWO-12018 / MWO-12019 Plant Filter for Equipment, Functional Location, Material/Assembly Fields (iOS, Android, UI5)

Starting this release, while creating Notifications and Work Orders, users will get the list of all the Equipment, Functional Location, and Material/Assembly based on the Maintenance Plant selected.

MWO-12015 / MWO-12016 Top Skip in Offline (iOS, Android)

For faster data loading in the list, top skip functionality has been added for Offline mode. This functionality is already available in Online mode. Users can now apply skip size in RACE separately for Offline.

MWO-11985 Wildcard Search in Offline (iOS, Android)

mWorkOrder application now offers wildcard search feature, which allows you to search for any records in Offline. You can search for records irrespective of case sensitivity. This feature works across all the search screens available throughout the application.

MWO-8998 Add or Remove Equipment from Functional Location Module (iOS, Android, UI5)

Starting this release, users can add or remove Equipment from the Functional Location module. An Install-EQ button has been added under the Hierarchy tab in the Functional Location module to facilitate the addition of Equipment. Users can also remove the Equipment/Sub-equipment from the Functional Location module by tapping the Dismantle EQ button. This feature is available in both Online and Offline modes. The Install-EQ and the Dismantle EQ buttons are configurable through RACE Scoping module.

MWO-10131 User Status for WO Operations (iOS, Android, UI5)

This newly added feature allows users to add User Status for the Work Order Operations. Users can select single sequential status and multiple non-sequential statuses for the operation created. This feature works in both Online and Offline modes.

MWO-9359 Separate Keys for Creating Work Order (WO) and Notification (NO) across Different Modules in RACE (iOS, Android, UI5)

This release introduces separate keys in RACE to activate or deactivate the Create WO and Create NO functionalities across different modules of mWorkOrder application.

MWO-10272 Staging Table Capability (ABAP)

For fast and smooth retrieval of backend data, staging table concept has been added in this release. Staging table is a temporary table that is used to stage the data for temporary purpose in ECC before loading it to target from the source table in ECC.

MWO-11780 Single Record Posting (iOS, Android)

Starting this release, users can see the newly created or updated records (in Online) immediately on their device application even when the data retrieval is set to Offline in RACE. Earlier, when the data retrieval was set to Offline, the newly created or updated data was available only when the offline refresh was done.

MWO-12144 Editable Measurement Position (iOS)

Starting this release, users can edit the value in Measurement Position field while editing the Measuring Point.

MWO-11443 Forms Dashboard (Android)

This release introduces a new module called Forms Dashboard. This module consists all the standalone forms in one place. Users can post form entries both in Online and Offline modes through this module.

MWO-11209 Consistent Localization Keys across Platforms (iOS, Android, UI5)

Starting this release, localization keys have been made consistent across all the platforms. Now, localization is based on the screen name and the module name.

MWO-11265 Online/Offline Toggle Button (Android)

Starting this release, Online/Offline toggle button is added on the Home screen. The toggle button allows users to switch the mWorkOrder application from Online mode to Offline mode and vice versa. This feature can be configured through RACE Scoping module.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.0.0

Table 18. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.0.0
Reference No. Description
MWO-8426 Extended RACE Configurable—Dashboard (UI5)

This release extends the RACE configurability of the dashboard for mWorkOrder application on UI5 platform to provide better user experience.

MWO-8332 Hierarchy-Based Drop Down and Selection—Equipment and Functional Location

Starting this release, a hierarchical structure view for the Equipment and Functional Location is available to the users. This feature is available throughout the application wherever Equipment and Functional Location fields are available. Users can now select these two fields from this hierarchy view.

MWO-8552 Configurable Font Size

Starting this release, the users will be able to configure the font size of text on mWorkOrder application. The users can select a pre-defined font size for text (within user profile) that improves the readability.

MWO-8333 Graphical View—Measurement Readings

For better readability and calculations, this release introduces graphical representation of Measurement Readings in Measuring Points module. This enhancement provides a quick insight on the recorded measurement data and users can take fast decision to do maintenance.

MWO-8551 iOS 12 Compatibility

mWorkOrder application is verified and is now compatible with iOS 12.

MWO-8020 Video Size Limitation

Starting this release, users can configure the limit for video recording (length and size) as attachment through RACE Performance settings.

MWO-8254 Improved Offline Data Synchronization

The mWorkOrder application is enhanced for more robust, reliable, and faster offline data synchronization and usages. The application now opens and manages multiple databases in parallel to achieve higher performance and to reduce the time of offline data synchronization.

MWO-8245 Reprocessing of Failed Transactions

This enhancement allows users to view and reprocess the failed transactions from Offline Outbox for Work Orders, Notifications, Equipment, and Functional Locations modules.

MWO-8027 UI Changes—Header Offline Outbox

The mWorkOrder application is enhanced to display the Work Order Number and Action performed in the Header of the Offline Outbox. This enhancement allows users to identify the Work Order for which the action has been performed and submitted.

MWO-8697 PDF Markup

This newly added feature allows users to annotate the PDF attachments. Users can add their comments, signature, and highlight text in a PDF document.

MWO-5620 Push Notifications

The newly added push notification feature notifies the users with all the actions performed in the application related to Work Order and Notification modules. This feature can be configured through RACE Push Notifications section.

MWO-7274 RACE Configurability for Screen Sequence

From this release, the mWorkOrder application will allow users to configure the screen sequence for each of the modules through RACE Scoping. This feature is applicable to all the screens of mWorkOrder application except the Header and General tabs.

MWO-7945 Reference Documentation

Starting this release, users can access the reference documents from each of the mWorkOrder application screens. A new document icon is added (RACE configurable) at the top-right corner of the application screen. Tapping this icon will open a pop-up screen, where users can search and download the documents from anywhere within the application. Reference Documents include help documents, work instructions, references, design documents, and so on.

MWO-9719 GIS Support–LatLonGO

The mWorkOrder application is enhanced to support the latest LatLonGO GIS SDK that provides a standalone GIS App with improved UX and integration flexibility for mWorkOrder.

MWO-8241 GIS Support–Lemur

The mWorkOrder application is enhanced to support the latest Lemur GIS SDK that provides a standalone GIS App with improved UX and integration flexibility for mWorkOrder.

MWO-8852 Task List-Based Operations, Components, and PRT Documents

mWorkOrder application is now enhanced to include the following functionalities while creating Work Orders from Notifications:

  • View Task Lists based on technical objects (Equipment, Functional Location, Assembly).
  • Upon selection of Task Lists, operations and components will be added automatically.
  • View Production Resource Tool (PRT) documents at each operation level.
MWO-8257 Overall Confirmation—Work Orders

The newly added Overall Completion Confirmation feature allows users to:

  • Confirm operations for Work Order with multiple activity types
  • View confirmed operations
  • Post goods
  • View posted materials
  • Post Items, Causes, Tasks, and Activities
  • Add measurement documents during confirmation
  • Goods issue reversal
  • Customer and Vendor Warranty information
MWO-8803 Wearable Integration—Android

mWorkOrder application is now enhanced to support the wearable devices. Starting this release, users can create, update, and release Work Orders by using the wearable device. Users can also create Notifications through wearable device. This feature is currently available only on Android platform.

Note: Minimal integration is done to enable sales and demos. Complete solution will be implemented later based on the demand.
MWO-8985 Online/Offline Toggle Button

Starting this release, Online/Offline toggle button is added on the Home screen. The toggle button allows users to switch the mWorkOrder application from Online mode to Offline mode and vice versa. This feature can be configured through RACE Scoping.

MWO-9163 Log History Enhancement

The Log History has been enhanced to show action, description, date, and time details. The duration can be configured through RACE Scoping.