Create Offline Forms for Data Collection

Easily create form-based apps that work offline, allowing you to collect data without an internet connection. Business processes such as factory inspections, site audits, inventory operations, and vendor management can be carried out seamlessly.
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Understanding Clappia's Offline Capabilities

Before we dive into the steps, it's essential to understand how Clappia handles offline data
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Data Synchronization

Data collected offline is stored locally on the device. Once an internet connection is restored, the data is automatically synced to the Clappia cloud.
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App Availability

The Clappia app is available on all devices, including mobile (Android and iOS), tablets, and desktops, allowing you to access and use your forms offline.
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Data Types

Most data types, including text, numbers, dates, locations, photos, and signatures, can be captured offline.

Steps to Create an Offline Form in Clappia

1. Create A Workplace
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Sign up on Clappia, and you should see an option to create a Workplace. You can use your company name or your own preference as the name for the workplace. A workplace provides a virtual boundary for your organization, allowing admins to have organization-level user and data access control.

2. Start building the application
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Click on the plus button to start creating your app. Give your App a name.

3. Design Your Form
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After clicking on the plus button, you will land on the ‘Design App’ page where you can create or edit your app. You can have multiple sections in an app by clicking on ‘Add Section’. Once you add your first section, you can then add necessary fields like text boxes, dropdowns, date pickers, GPS location and more. Consider the data you need to collect offline and ensure the required fields are included.

4. Test Your Form
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While Clappia automatically enables offline functionality for most forms, it's essential to verify. Create test data and submit it offline. Ensure the data is saved locally and synced to the cloud when an internet connection is available. Check for any discrepancies or errors.

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Also, check out this helpful resource: Google Forms Offline Free Alternative In 2024

sign up to create offline form

Sign up on Clappia, and you should see an option to create a Workplace. You can give your company name or your own preference as a name for the workplace. A Workplace provides a virtual boundary to your organization so that admins can have an organization-level user and data access control.

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Click on the plus button to start creating your app.

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After clicking on the plus button, you will land on the ‘Design App’ page where you can create or edit your app. You can have multiple sections in an app by clicking on ‘Add Section’. Once you add your first section, you can then add necessary fields like text boxes, dropdowns, date pickers, GPS location and more. Consider the data you need to collect offline and ensure the required fields are included.

Once, you done with the offine form builder, test it

While Clappia automatically enables offline functionality for most forms, it's essential to verify. Create test data and submit it offline. Ensure the data is saved locally and synced to the cloud when an internet connection is available. Check for any discrepancies or errors.

Check Out: How to Build an App in Clappia

Also, check out this helpful resource: Google Forms Offline Free Alternative In 2024

Features for advanced Data Collection

Experience the future of data collection with powerful features designed for efficiency and accuracy
GPS Location
Capture current location of users on submission along with gps coordinates and address. Enable geofencing options for closed area data capture.
Live Tracking
Track and visualize real-time location data in your Clappia apps. Monitor assets and personnel movement using GPS coordinates. Enhance efficiency and productivity.
Unique ID Generation
Generate unique numbers or codes effortlessly with Clappia. Customize the format and sequencing to assign unique identifiers to your submissions and records.
Phone number
Collect and validate phone numbers with default country codes effortlessly in your app. Simplify data entry and enhance user experience with Clappia.
Conditional Section Display
Bulk Data Upload
Automatic Calculations
Signature
Collect digital signatures easily with the Signature block in Clappia. Enable users to sign documents or verify their identity electronically.
Logic Execution
Customize your Clappia app by conditionally displaying sections. Make your app adapt to your requirements effortlessly. Learn how now!
Validation
Ensure data accuracy and integrity. Apply custom validation rules and conditions to validate user input, preventing errors and ensuring data quality within your apps.
Geofencing
Capture current location of users on submission along with gps coordinates and address. Enable geofencing options for closed area data capture.
Ratings
Effortlessly gather user ratings and feedback with Clappia's Ratings block. Customize the scale and collect valuable user input for better insights.

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