Asite Field allows users to continue working even when internet connectivity is unavailable. This is especially useful for remote site locations where network access is limited or unreliable.
While offline, users can:
Raise and complete forms.
Attach previously downloaded files.
Capture data on-site.
Sync all updates automatically once reconnected.
NOTE: If a Quality Test Plan is marked as Inactive while a user is working offline on that Plan, the data that was entered after or any newly added files/forms/tasks will not be synced and will be lost forever.
Understanding How Offline Mode Works
Asite Field supports two broad categories of forms:
Site Tasks (Snagging) |
Automatically included with your Field subscription. |
Must be enabled for offline use in App Settings on CDE. |
Do not need to be downloaded manually. |
Custom AppBuilder Forms |
Must be downloaded manually before going offline. |
Must be enabled for offline use in App Settings on CDE. |
Cannot be downloaded if the template is an .xsm form. This will show the error: "This form type is not supported to take offline". |
To work offline, you must also download:
Your Location Structure (mandatory).
Any files you want to link to your forms.
NOTE: You must be online in the Field app to download.
What is the Location Structure?
The Location Structure represents the physical layout of your project and includes buildings, floors and rooms.
You must download it before going offline because:
All offline form creation is location-based.
You cannot raise forms offline until the structure is available locally.
Enable Forms for Offline Use (CDE App Settings)
Before downloading forms in Field, they must be enabled for offline use.
How Do I Ensure the Form is Available For Download?
Select the required Project.
Navigate to the Projects tab.
Access App Settings:
List View:
Right-click the project.
Hover over Apps > Edit App Settings.
Thumbnail View:
Click the Cog icon.
Click Edit App Settings.
Locate the form you want to enable.
NOTE: The form must be active. If the Status column shows Inactive, it cannot be downloaded on Field.
Click the Edit icon (paper with pencil).
Scroll to Additional Form Settings.
Set Is form available offline to Yes.
Click Save (bottom-right).
Downloading Required Items for Offline Use
Download the Location Structure
Select the required Project.
You will be redirected to the Field homepage.
Tap Locations (bottom bar).
Click the Download icon (cloud with an arrow).
Check the locations you want to download.
Tap Save (bottom-right).
Confirm by clicking Download.
A sync message will appear.
After completion, you'll see a success message: "Sync success. Your offline data is up to date now".
Download Custom AppBuilder Forms
From the Field homepage, tap Forms (bottom bar).
Tap Project Forms (top).
All custom AppBuilder forms will appear.
For each form you want offline, tap the Download icon.
Select Mark Available Offline.
TIP: You can download form instances to reference previous submissions. Choose from 10, 25, 50, 100 or 250 instances.
Download Files to Link While Offline
In the Field app, open the Files tab.
Find the file you want to link to a form offline.
Tap the three-dot menu.
Select Download to your device.
Confirm by tapping Download.
Working Offline in Asite Field
How Do I Switch to Offline Mode?
From the Field Homepage, tap the Sync icon (top-right).
Select Work Offline.
A message will appear: "You are working offline. Any changes you make will be automatically synced when connected to the network again".
Accessing Downloaded Forms While Offline
Tap Locations (bottom bar).
Select your downloaded location.
Press and hold the area you want to work with.
You will see:
Raise Default Form (Site Task).
Raise Other Form (custom AppBuilder forms you downloaded).
Raising a Default Form (Site Task)
Tap Raise Default Form.
Complete the form fields.
Tap Send.
The Site Task is placed on the selected location area.
Raising a Custom AppBuilder Form
Tap Raise Other Form.
Choose from your downloaded forms.
Complete the form.
Tap Send.
The AppBuilder form appears on the selected location area.
Returning Online
From the Field Homepage, tap the Sync icon (top-right).
Select Work Online.
A pop-up will appear: "System is syncing. The system is syncing any offline data changes to the server".
