A field service application where technicians are dispatched to various locations to perform maintenance or inspections. In many field service scenarios, technicians may not always have a reliable internet connection while at client sites. ?Access and Update Work Orders: Download a list of assigned work orders for the day while online. View details of each work order, including customer information, tasks, and equipment details. Update the status of tasks, add comments, or record completed work while offline. ?Capture Inspections and Data: Perform equipment inspections using forms on the mobile app. Capture inspection data, notes, and photos while offline. Sync the captured data with the central system when the device is back online. ?Access Reference Data: Download reference data such as customer information, equipment details, and task templates for offline reference. ?Sync Data when Online: Automatically synchronize offline data with the central system when the device regains internet connectivity. Resolve conflicts and handle data merging appropriately.
I've tried to build an offline app there, but I gave up and switched to another project. But, as far as I remember, to enable offline functionality, Mendix offers an Offline First module. Basically, you can add this module to your app to manage offline data synchronization.