How to navigate in FM on mobile

In this article, we cover the basic mobile navigation and features of the Dalux FM Mobile App. This article only covers the Dalux FM app and not the HelpDesk app.

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Navigation in the mobile app

If you are unsure how to log in to the Dalux FM mobile app, read this article: How to create a profile and log in to Dalux FM.

Please note, that the mobile app might appear different depending on which modules are activated in your Dalux FM instance and what user role you have in your instance.

The Work orders tab

When you log in and select a Dalux FM instance, you will land in the 'Work orders' tab.

The work orders tab will show all inboxes, for you and your team, with any HelpDesk tickets and work orders that are relevant for you.

The number next to each inbox shows the number of open tickets or work orders.

From this screen, you can also scan a QR code, by pressing the -icon at the top. Scanning a Dalux FM QR Code directs you either to the room or asset to which it is linked.

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Read more about how to use QR codes in these articles:

Create new work orders

Create new work orders by either clicking the -icon at the bottom of the screen or scanning the QR code. Alternatively, you can also create work orders from Locations. All of these options are described here in more detail: How to create Work orders on mobile.

Find work orders

When opening a folder, it is possible to sort and filter the view, to get you the information you need. A set of default filters, such as deadline and priority are available for quick access.

You can specify more filter and sorting options by pressing the -icon. This opens a new screen, where the filter can be customized. Note that you can select multiple values before clicking on 'Apply'. This way you can quickly make specific filters while on the go.

You can flip the order of sorting by clicking on the icon in the top right.

The Assets tab

When looking at an asset in the Dalux FM mobile app, all the associated information will be shown. If you have the proper permissions, you can edit the asset. Documents linked to the asset can be found at the bottom. This makes it easy to find the documentation and information for assets while on the go.

Create new assets

You can create assets, by clicking the -icon at the bottom of the screen. Alternatively, you can also create assets from Locations.

Creating assets on the mobile app is covered in more detail in this article: How to create FM Assets on mobile.

Find assets

The Assets tab will show all assets. You can use the various filter options to find the asset you are looking for. Buildings, classifications, and disciplines can be chosen right in the filter bar. The number next to the list entries shows the amount of assets with this attribute.

Set additional filters and sort the results by different attributes by clicking on the icon.

You can also scan a QR code, by pressing the icon at the top of the Assets menu. Scanning a Dalux FM QR Code for an asset instantly opens the asset in the app.

Note that you can only open QR codes, that belong to your current instance. Dalux FM will inform you if the QR code belongs to a different instance.

The Locations tab

Locations open in the map view. If you have permitted the Dalux FM app to see your location, the map will automatically zoom in on your location. You can also press the icon to zoom in on your location.

You can change the view by clicking on the icon. Here you can choose between standard or satellite maps. You can also change between seeing buildings or lots. You can change to a list view by pressing the icon.

Zoom in or out by pinching the screen. When zoomed out, your buildings and lots will be grouped and displayed as a dot with a number. Clicking on a dot will zoom in on the selected group and show the buildings and lots in more detail.

At the top of the map view, you can change the filter by pressing the -icon. This can be used to control what is shown on the map. You can filter between work orders, tickets, assets, or images.

When you click on a building on the map, you have the option to 'Show building' or 'Create'.

Show building

This will open the building and show all information linked to the buildings, such as drawings and documents.

You can see the information about the building by pressing the icon.

You can see the contact person's information and suppliers by pressing the icon in the top right.

Below, you find an overview of the work orders and tickets, and if any of them are overdue. Here, you also get quick access to the assets for the building.

Create

If you select a building and press 'Create' (depending on user permissions and modules activated) you have the option to create new work orders, tickets, or assets.

You can learn more about these in the following articles:

The More tab

In the More tab, you can:

  • Help - Access the Dalux HelpCenter
  • About - See the current version of the app
  • Fetch PM for offline use - Downloads work orders and tickets for offline use
  • Fetch rooms for offline use - Download room data from one or more buildings for offline use
  • Reload data - Refreshes the Dalux FM instance and redownloads all data in the background
  • Switch Instance - If your profile is attached to multiple Dalux FM instances you can change between them here. If you are part of a Dalux Build project, you can also switch to it here.
  • Log out - Log out of Dalux FM

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If you are also using Dalux FM on the Desktop App, you can learn more about it here: How to navigate in FM on desktop.

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