Release Notes: HybridForms App Version 8.8 (March 2022)

Documenting the actual state of an issue with photos – there are countless use cases where images taken on site play an important role in digital data capture and documentation. With Version 8.8, the camera function that allows you to take photos with your mobile device directly in the HybridForms App has now been expanded to include another function: serial capture. This allows you to take a series of pictures faster and easier – without having to call up the camera function each time for the next photo.

Use: For all HybridForms users.

The certificate-free biometric electronic signature is one of the most important and widely used features of HybridForms. You can use it to obtain handwritten signatures from employees or customers on common tablets and smartphones – either with an associated pen or simply written with a finger. With Version 8.8, it is now also possible to combine the signature field with the image of a company stamp.

Use: For applications where legally binding confirmation of captured data is particularly important.

The drawing function of HybridForms, which allows you to create sketches & annotations on images or even quick technical drawings in the App, has been enhanced with two more elements: dimension arrows with a text field for entering dimensions and dashed line style.

Use: Ideal for anyone who wants to clearly document factual situations using annotations and drawings.

Deep links are now available in an optimized version on all platforms (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Web). This allows not only to jump to specific pages of the HybridForms App or targeted forms, but also to automatically connect to a server url (on initial startup) and perform an automatic login via authorization tokens. The latter was already possible before, but only if there was no active login in the App at the time the authorization deep link was called. The advantage: The App now also allows user changes with authorization links.

Use: This extension is especially interesting for administrators & developers of form templates.

Making phone calls with Microsoft Teams – many companies and organizations already use this solution for communication between internal employees and externally with customers. To make work in the field even easier and more efficient, calls via Teams can be integrated directly into checklists and forms via a dedicated button.

Use: For all users in sales or service.

We continue to work on the seamless integration of 3D models / augmented reality media. Using the deep linking function, 3D documentation can now be started directly in the HybridForms App.

Use: For all users who need a visual representation of target/actual comparisons of buildings, plants or critical infrastructure.

The current version of the HybridForms App for all common mobile devices with Android, iOS or Windows can be downloaded as a free demo version in the App stores. The Progressive Web App (PWA) for web browsers on laptops and desktop PCs is available directly via the HybridForms Server.