New Features and Enhancements

The section lists the new features and enhancements in the mInspections application across releases.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2408
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2404
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2402
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2401
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2312
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2311
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP03
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP02
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP01
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2308
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2306
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2305
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2304

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2408

Table 1. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2408
AI-Powered Form Creation Streamline your form creation process with our new Generative AI feature! Design customized forms effortlessly by providing prompts with specific attributes, and let our AI handle the rest. How it benefits: Faster Form Creation: Save time and effort by generating digital forms quickly with AI. Easy Customization: Add specific details to your forms easily, making them more useful. For more information, see Create a Form using Generative AI.
Streamlined Issue Creation & Assignment in Web App Form Authors can now quickly Create and Assign Issues to specific technicians directly from the Web App. This streamlined process ensures that inspections are efficiently delegated and tracked to completion, improving accountability and workflow management. How it benefits: Improved Workflow: Form Authors can easily create and assign issues, reducing delays in inspection delegation. Enhanced Accountability: Centralized issue tracking ensures problems are assigned to the right team members and followed through to resolution. For more information, see Create an Issue.
Customizable Language Settings in the mInspections Mobile App Technicians can now view the mInspections Mobile Application in their Preferred Language. customized to their specific language and regional settings. This enhancement ensures a more intuitive and user-friendly experience, enabling better communication and efficiency in inspections. How it benefits: Enhanced Accessibility: Technicians from diverse linguistic backgrounds can easily access and understand the app, improving question comprehension and reducing errors. Increased Efficiency: By working in their preferred language, technicians can process information faster, leading to quicker responses and better inspections execution. Improved Employee Satisfaction: A language-inclusive interface boosts technician confidence and engagement, contributing to better performance and morale. For more information, see Change the Language.
Implemented Rapid Sync Rapid Sync in the mInspections application enhances real-time data synchronization across multiple devices and servers. This ensures that critical information captured during inspections is updated instantly throughout the system, improving accuracy and enabling timely decision-making. How it benefits: Real-Time Data Availability: Instantly synchronizes data across all devices, enabling technicians to access the latest information without delays. Facilitates immediate decision-making based on the most current data, improving operational efficiency. For more information, see Access Forms in Offline Mode.
Enhanced Productivity with Effortless Task Navigation With the new Seamless Question Navigation feature, technicians can easily move between tasks using Next and Previous buttons on the on-screen keyboard. This enhancement eliminates the need for manual input, streamlining the inspection process and allowing for quicker, more efficient task management. How it benefits: Glove-Friendly Operation: Technicians can easily navigate tasks without removing gloves in challenging work environments. Streamlined Workflow: Reduces the need to interact with the screen frequently, minimizing interruptions and improving focus. Increased Productivity: Faster question navigation leads to quicker task completion, enhancing overall operational efficiency. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Create Real-Time Breakdown Alerts With Real-Time Breakdown Alerts, technicians are immediately notified of any equipment breakdowns. This feature ensures instant alerts, enabling quick responses that reduce downtime and keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. How it benefits: Faster Response Time: Technicians receive immediate notifications, minimizing delays in addressing issues. Reduced Downtime: Quick action helps prevent prolonged operational disruptions, keeping productivity high. For more information, see Create an Issue.
Instant Access to Historical Data During Inspections Technicians can now view previous readings while responding to a question, with past data displayed directly above the current question. This feature allows for immediate reference and comparison, enhancing accuracy and decision-making during inspections. How it benefits: Faster Decision-Making: Immediate access to past data allows Technicians to make informed decisions on the spot, streamlining workflows. Enhanced Data Integrity: Minimizes the risk of data entry errors, ensuring reliable and consistent information across questions For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Prompt Issue Notifications for Timely Action With Instant Issue Notifications, any created issue is immediately converted into a notification and sent to the relevant technicians. This ensures swift action is taken, improving response times and overall efficiency in handling issues. How it benefits: Reduced Response Time: Technicians receive real-time alerts, enabling them to address issues as soon as they arise. Minimized Downtime: Faster notifications mean quicker issue resolution, keeping operations running smoothly. Enhanced Productivity: Faster notifications mean quicker issue resolution, keeping operations running smoothly. For more information, see Create an Issue.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2404

Table 2. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2404
Access and Acknowledge End User License Agreement Users are asked to acknowledge the End User License Agreement (EULA) when they log in for the first time. Once they acknowledge it, users are allowed to use the application. Users can access the EULA anytime from the "More" screen in the mobile application. For more information, see Standard Login.
Use Formulas for Calculations During Question Execution Configure calculations with formulas for fields while authoring an embedded form. These calculations help technicians enter accurate data, calculate variance, and so on. For more information, see Add Formulas to fields.
Add Unit to Number Response Type Add units like kelvin, meter, kg, and so on to the Number response type while authoring Embedded Forms. For more information, see Number.
Copy Questions within Forms Copy questions within forms and reduce repetitive work. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2402

Table 3. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2402
Add Audio, Video and Documents to Question Responses Add attachments like audio, video and documents to your Question responses and access them as links in the generated PDF for better communication and collaboration. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
View and Download Attachments for Inspections View and download attachments like audio, video and documents by clicking the links in the generated inspection details PDF to validate the evidence. effectively For more information, see View Forms and Form Details.
Master Data Management Integration Create and update master data directly within the Connected Worker's platform by utilizing files stored in an FTP server. For more information, see Integration Guide.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2401

Table 4. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2401
Use Formulas for Calculations During Question Execution Execute questions accurately using formulas. These formulas are configured using the web application and give accurate calculations and help technicians enter accurate data. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Assign Actions to User Groups Create and assign actions to user groups in mobile application. This allows any technician in those groups to pick up and execute those actions. For more information, see Create an Action.
Sync Last N Task Reading in Online and Offline mode Sync "Last N Task Reading" in online mode and download them offline during initial sync by enabling the toggle button accessible in the User Preference screen. For more information, see Select or Change a Plant.
Acknowledge End User License Agreement Read and acknowledge End User License Agreement when logged into the application for the first time. For more information, see Standard Login.
Configure Mathematical Formulas for Fields Configure mathematical formulas for fields. These formulas help technicians get accurate calculations and enter accurate data. For more information, see Number.
Deactivate Unnecessary Master Data Deactivate Assets and Locations that are no longer needed. For more information, see Deactivate Location Master Data.
Create and Assign Actions to User Groups Create and assign actions to user groups in the web application. This allows any technician in those groups to pick up and execute those action. For more information, see Create an Action.
SAP IAS Authentication Integration mInspections application now seamlessly supports SAP IAS for enhanced user authentication. For more information, see Login with SAP IDP.
Configure Priorities for Issues and Actions at Tenant Level Set Priority dropdowns with color codes for Issues and Actions at the Tenant Level. For more information, see Create Tenant/Super Admin role.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2312

Table 5. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2312
Prevent accidental inspections submission with prompts Receive confirmation prompts when submitting inspections, and prevent accidental submissions of inspections. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
View Character Limits for Fields View character limits for each field, enter the right data, and maintain data integrity. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Justify Overdue Inspections When an inspection goes beyond the due date, specify reasons for the overdue in the comment. For more information, see Overview of the Mobile Application.
Record Question-Level Date & Timestamp Move between questions during inspection execution by marking / recording the date and time for each question individually. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Receive Instant Email Alerts Receive instant emails when the inspection is assigned so that you can get started on the inspection based on priority of the question. Receive instant emails when an issue or action is created, updated, resolved or closed. For more information, see Create and Manage Issues and Actions.
Specify Length of data to be entered in the fields Set specific field lengths while authoring forms. This helps prevent incorrect or incomplete data entry during inspection execution. For more information, see Pointers for creating an effective form.
Download User List for a Plant Download the user list from the User Management module and view their assigned roles. For more information, see Add Users and Assign Roles.
Create and Schedule Ad-Hoc Inspections Create ad-hoc inspections to address emergencies or any unforeseen situations. For more information, see Create Ad-Hoc Forms.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2311

Table 6. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2311
Add Videos and Documents to Question Responses Add attachments like videos and documents to your Question responses and access them as links in the generated PDF for better communication and collaboration. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
View and Download Attachments for Inspections View and download attachments like videos and documents by clicking the links in the generated inspection details PDF, and validate the evidence. For more information, see View Forms and Form Details.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP03

Table 7. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP03
View historical data of Issues of an Asset and a Location Receive pop-up message while creating an issue for assets / locations that shows existing issues and lets you create new ones. View the issue history or previously raised issues to avoid creating duplicates. Create an issue at any time, regardless of previous issues raised. View all past issues, even after new ones are raised. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
View historical data of Notifications of an Asset and a Location Receive pop-up message while creating an issue for assets / locations that shows existing issues and lets you create new ones. View the issue history or previously raised notifications to avoid creating duplicates. Create a notification at any time, regardless of previous notifications raised. View all past notifications, even after new ones are raised. For more information, see Create ERP Notification against an asset.
Access Plant-Specific Inspections Assign plants to users and ensure secure control over the inspections. For more information, see Overview of the Web Application.
Create Master Data with Unique ID and avoid duplication Create master data such as plants, assets, and locations with a unique id and avoid duplication. Manually enter ids when copying to prevent duplicates in assets, locations, and plants. Receive error messages for duplicate IDs and records while bulk uploading master data. For more information, see Working with Master Data.
Improved Global Response Management Auto-update responses for all associated forms when global responses are updated, prevent accidental deletions, and integrate updated data with SAP for improved consistency and security. For more information, see Modify Global Response Set Data.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP02

Table 8. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP02
Auto-Capture Geolocation during Inspection Execution During inspection execution in offline mode, auto-capture geolocation of the asset. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Sort Global Response Set by Ascending to Descending Order Create a Global Response Set by sorting the Global Pick List in both ascending order ("A to Z") and descending order ("Z to A"). For more information, see Create Global Response Set data.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP01

Table 9. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP01
Sync inspections data for a plant Select a specific plant to sync data and filter out non-relevant data. For more information, see Select or Change a Plant.
Access only user group specific inspections Access user group specific inspections for a tailored user experience. For more information, see Overview of the Mobile Application.
Capture detailed inspection data with additional data provided by the forms author View additional notes, labels, values in the Task Details screen that are provided by the forms author and capture detailed and valuable information. For more information, see How to conduct Inspections.
Attach videos and documents as proofs for questions Attach videos and documents as responses and improve comprehension of the question data, with clickable links in generated PDF reports for enhanced usability and documentation. For more information, see How to conduct Inspections.
Toggle themes for personalized experience Switch between Dark Mode and Light Mode themes depending on your preferences. For more information, see Switch between Dark mode and Light mode.
Introduced User Groups Create a user group and add users to the group. Modify the user list in the user group. Remove a user from the user group. Copy an existing user group to quickly create new user groups. Delete a user group and assign inspections to another group. For more information, see Create User Groups and Add Users.
Schedule inspections based on question frequency for efficient maintenance Schedule Inspections based on individual question frequencies. Form a comprehensive Master Plan for proactive asset maintenance and ensure precise, efficient equipment maintenance. For more information, see Schedule Inspections at Question Level.
Assign users to multiple plants Assign users to multiple plants. Users can access plant specific data and execute maintenance for assets in the plant. For more information, see Add Users and Assign Roles.
Assign inspections to user groups Assign inspections to user groups when scheduling. Any user from the group will be able to pick up the inspection and execute maintenance. For more information, see Schedule and Assign Form.
Enable unlimited historical data capture for Number response type Enable / configure the Number response type to store up to 20 historical readings that help detect anomalies early using the data trends. For more information, see Number.
Add additional details for conditional logic Add mandate responses, define a number range, and specify unit of measurement options for questions in conditional logic. For more information, see Conditional Logic.
Add additional notes, labels, values in the Questions Details screen Add additional notes, labels, values in the Questions Details screen to provide additional information to technicians and assist them to function more efficiently and effectively. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.
Search templates based on meta tags Search templates based on meta tags to import questions and boost efficiency. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.
Access Additional Details/ Tags in forms/templates in dashboard screen Access additional details/ tags in the forms / templates as columns on the dashboard, and seamless search for details based on meta tags. For more information, seeCreate Inspection Forms from Templates .
Fuzzy search to search for template in the Template list and Import Questions screens Fuzzy search to search for templates in the Template list and Import Questions screens to enhance usability and swiftly locate templates and questions. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.
Access Additional Details/Tags in the Forms List Access Additional Details/Tags as columns in the Forms List. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2308

Table 10. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2308
Get Timely Reminders about Every Issue, Action and Inspection Receive push notifications from the application to ensure you don't miss important reminders such as overdue inspections, issues, or actions. For more information, see How to view Local Notifications.
Conduct Inspections effortlessly with access to notes and manuals even when offline Access any notes and manuals associated with inspections even in offline mode to perform the inspections according to the Standard Operating Procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Option to skip Inspections when not required Skip the inspections with an appropriate reason when the inspection is no longer required. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Explore Dashboards with interactive graphs and get real-time insights at a glance A dynamic pie chart displays inspections that are due today with Overdue, Assigned, In-Progress, Submitted, and Skipped statuses. Tap the Assigned, In Progress, Submitted, Overdue, and Skipped legends to view the assigned, in progress, submitted, overdue, and skipped inspections. Tap the widgets that display the count of Issues and Actions assigned to the operator to facilitate navigation to the respective screens. Tap the Open Issues/Actions to see the list of open issues or actions from the dashboard. For more information, see Overview of the Mobile Application.
Section-wise question counts for easy progress tracking View the count of questions on individual sections in a page for each inspection to clearly understand the question distribution and progress within the asset in the mobile application. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Switch Users Seamlessly from the lock screen You can handover your device to another user when the shift ends so that the other user can use the same device using their credentials. For more information, see Login as a different user.
Import sections and questions from a template Create an Inspection Template with one page and multiple sections and questions. Edit the template sections and questions. The changes automatically get reflected in all the forms that use the template. Copy an existing template to quickly create new templates. Archive templates that are no longer required, or you can permanently delete them. Restore the archived templates when required. For more information, see Create Inspection Forms from Templates.
Rapid form generation and customization Import sections and questions from templates to quickly create new forms. Unlink a section from the template to modify questions. For more information, see Import Questions from Template.
Upload forms in Bulk Seamlessly Save time on form creation with the bulk upload form feature. Download the bulk upload Excel template, add information, and upload it to create forms at once. For more information, see Bulk Upload Forms.
Author forms with flexible design options Choose to create either Standalone forms for the mInspections mobile application or Embedded forms for the mWorkOrder application from the Create Forms screen. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.
Real-Time adaptation with the Skipped status in Inspections You can view the Skipped status, which indicates that an entire inspection was skipped with a reason. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Add Notes and Attachments to work on inspections effortlessly Add additional notes, safety instructions, and manuals as PDFs or images in the Form Details screen to provide additional information to function more efficiently and effectively. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2306

Table 11. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2306
Introduced Dashboard Dynamic pie chart displays inspections that are due today with Assigned, In-Progress, and Submitted statuses. Click Assigned and In Progress legends to view the My Inspections screen. Click cards that display the count of Issues and Actions assigned to the technician to facilitate navigation to the respective screens. Add Issues and actions from Open Issues/Actions from the dashboard. For more information, see Overview of the Mobile Application.
View numeric historical data View the history of numeric fields as a line chart for Number and Slider response types. View the question name, technicians who took the last 5 readings, and dates of the readings. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Enhanced PDF Preview Setup Highlighted important fields such as Description, Asset, Location, and Priority of Issues & Actions. Enriched PDF Preview with Photo & PDF attachments alongside textual content. Incorporate visual cues for skipped Tasks, Assets, Locations and barcodes with reason codes. For more information, see Configure Round Plan Details PDF.
Overdue status in Inspections Overdue status indicates that an inspection has not been submitted before the due date. The application hides Overdue and Submitted inspections one day after their due date. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Enhanced Inspection Details Add additional fields, labels with up to 25 and values with up to 40 characters, at the Inspection Header screen to provide specific information based on the situation. Flexibility to update or delete the added field labels and values at any time, even after scheduling Inspections. Set labels and values as read-only to ensure consistency and prevent unintended modifications. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.
Enhanced Number Response Type Enter decimals and negative values as responses to questions that have a number response type. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
View Start and Due Date/Time and start inspection View Inspection details with Shift, Start date, Due Date, and Time slot in the Header. Start inspections only after the designated Start Date/Time. Overdue inspections automatically disappear from the mobile app after 24 hours. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Publish forms to mWorkOrder Create embedded forms and publish them to the mWorkOrder application. Seamless integration with mWorkOrder application for technicians to fill out forms during work execution. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.
Assign inspections to plants based on shifts Display Inspections with Shift, Start date, Due Date, and Time slot in the mobile app. Create shifts and Assign to Plant Operations. Schedule inspections by shifts and split slots for improved flexibility and optimized work execution. For more information, see Schedule and Assign Form.
Setup Timezone at Plant Level Assign country codes to plant masters. Enable time zone selection based on the plant's country. For more information, see Create Plant Master Data.
Embrace Control Over Inspections View/modify Shift, Start Date & time, Due Date & time, and Assignee for each inspection. Add a notification message whenever the Shift, Date, or time is changed. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.
Enhanced PDF Preview Setup Download PDFs of Overdue inspections if they were earlier in the In Progress state.
Configure Numeric Response Type Enable the "History" checkbox to view the last 5 readings of the Number and Slider response types in the mobile app. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2305

Table 12. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2305
Conduct Inspections Skip non-mandatory questions from the inspection questions by selecting a reason. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2304

Table 13. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2304
View, Assign, and Execute Forms View the list of inspections in Open Inspections. Self-Assign inspections from Open Inspections. View assigned inspections in My Inspections. Unassign To-Do, In Progress forms. Create AD HOC inspections from unscheduled forms, add them to My Inspections and execute them. Execute the assigned inspections, answer questions in the form and submit them. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Create, View, Assign, and Close Issues Create issues for the observed anomalies during inspections. View the list of issues in Open Issues and self assign if needed View created and assigned actions in My Issues. Engage in live conversations with assigned Users. Create a Notification for an asset and sync it with backend ERP systems instantly. For more information, see Create and Manage Issues.
Create, View, Assign, and Close Actions Create actions to follow-up on issues. View the list of actions in Open Actions. Self-Assign actions from Open Actions. View created and assigned actions in My Actions. Work on the assigned actions and close them. For more information, see Create and Manage Actions.
Productivity Enhancements View Question Progress Bar in inspections to track questions progress. Add notes and attachments or media such as images as additional information or evidence. For more information, see Conduct Inspections.
Access forms even when there is no network connectivity Automatically download data from servers onto the devices on login. Access the data in the offline mode. View, Assign, and Execute Inspections. Create, View, Assign, and Close Issues. Create, View, Assign, and Close Actions. Automatically download updates and syncs changes to the server when online. For more information, see Access Forms in Offline Mode.
Create, View, Edit, and Publish Forms Create a form with multiple pages, sections, and questions. Preview the form in the mInspections mobile application. Configure the PDF view of the submitted forms with Header, Subject, Footer, and Body. View list of created forms, edit them if required, and view form meta details. Edit a form to meet new requirements. For more information, see Create and Publish a Form.
Add Response Types and Conditional Logic to Forms Read Only Field, Text answer, Long Text Answer, Number, Number Range, Number with Unit of Measurement, Pop up message based on number range, Check box, Scan (with OCR), Date & Time, Date Range, Signature, Slider, Geo Location, Multi-choice and, Global Picklist with multi selection, Hyperlink, Instructions, Conditional Logic response types can be added to tasks. For more information, see Pointers for creating an effective form.
Schedule Form Schedule form by frequency, by data and assign them to technicians. View list of published & scheduled forms and modify schedules as required. For more information, see Schedule and Assign Form.
Track progress of Scheduled Forms View Open, To-Do, In-progress, and Submitted forms. Download PDF reports of in-progress and Submitted forms. For more information, see View Status of Forms.
Archive, Restore or Delete Form Archive authored forms which are no longer required. Restore the form when required. Permanently delete the form. For more information, see Archive, Restore, and Delete Forms.
Track progress of Open Issues and Actions View charts of open issues and actions. View list of Open issues and actions created by technicians. Create a Notification for an asset and sync it with backend ERP systems instantly. For more information, see Create and Manage Issues and Actions.
Search & Filter Search and Filter forms. Search and Filter archived forms. Search and Filter templates. For more information, see Search Inspections, Issues, and Actions.
Productivity Enhancements Create a new form quickly by importing the questions from an existing form. Copy an existing form and create a new form quickly. Save forms as templates. Create new forms from templates. For more information, see Create Inspection Forms from Templates.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Plants Data Add, edit / modify plants’ data. Search plants and view details. For more information, see Create Plant Master Data.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Asset Data Add, edit / modify assets data. Search assets and view details. Bulk upload assets data through excel files. For more information, see Create Asset Master data.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Location Data Add, edit / modify locations’ data for assets. Search locations and view details. Bulk upload locations data through excel files. For more information, see Create Location Master data.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Unit of Measurement (UOM) Data Add, edit / modify units of measurement. Search the list of UOMs and view details. Bulk upload UOM through excel files. For more information, see Create Unit of Measurement Master data.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Global Response Set Data Add, edit / modify Global Response Set data. Search Global Response Set data and view details. Bulk upload Global Response Set data through excel files. For more information, see Create Global Response Set data.
Onboard New Customers Onboard customers as a tenant/super admin. View and edit the tenant details such as primary, ERP, protected resources, database configuration, collaboration, configuration, and assets. Provide access to modules in the CBO application. Add a customer logo in the application for tenant users to identify the instance of the connected worker platform. For information, Onboarding Tenants/Super Admins.
Onboard Users Create roles and assign permissions to the modules in the application. Create users and assign roles. Provide access to the right modules to execute their tasks. View and edit user details and deactivate users who are no longer required. For information, Add Users and Assign Roles.