File(s) that have been attached to specific forms when creating a New Data Form or Collect Template can be viewed on the mobile device. In the Forms tab, any form containing an attachment will be displayed along with a Paper Clip icon. The attachment can be previewed in the main Forms tab window, as well as within a specific form. PDF and image files can be previewed in Collect Mobile; however, Word (.docx) and Excel (.xlsx) files cannot.
To view a form attachment within the main Forms tab, click on the paper clip icon. A window will open displaying the attached file(s).
To view an attachment in a selected form, open the specified form containing the attachment and click on the “ATTACHMENTS” button atop the screen. A window will open displaying the attached file(s).
Attachments can be shared via email, messaging applications, social media, and other media/applications on the users mobile device. To add the file to your device's clipboard, click the "copy" button. Paste the file into the desired folder on the device.
Help File Attachments
For each field on the form, a help file can be provided for the Collect Mobile app. Help files will add a Help button on the mobile device to open the associated help file. Help File field attachment displays differently on Windows versus Android/iOS. On Windows, help is displayed as a Question Mark and Help icon/button. On Android/iOS, help is displayed as a "HELP" button.