Capturing signatures using Orca Scan

You can use the signature field to capture proof of delivery information at the point of scanning a barcode, which includes GPS location and date/time stamp.

How to add a signature field on the mobile app

  1. Scan a barcode or tap to edit an item in the list
  2. Tap the cog icon next to any of the fields
  3. Click Add new field
  4. Name the field Signature
  5. Set the data type to Signature
  6. Tap Save to add the field

After adding the field, refresh the mobile app. You can now scan a barcode (or tap an item) to add a signature.

How to add a signature field on the web app

  1. Right-click on a column and select Add Column
  2. Enter a name for your new column
  3. Set the data type to Signature
  4. Click Add to create the column

Your Signature Field is now ready to use.

Using Signatures

To use the signature field:

  1. Tap the field to open
  2. Sign on screen & save
Tap the signature field to open and sign on the screen
Tap the signature field to open and sign on the screen

GPS and Timestamp

Orca Scan automatically captures the GPS location and date/time upon signing. To view these:

  1. Tap the field to open
  2. Sign on screen & save
When you tap the field to open and go to sign on screen, the GPS location and timestamp will be previewed in the bottom corners
When you tap the field to open and go to sign on screen, the GPS location and timestamp will be previewed in the bottom corners

Viewing Signatures

A signature (or proof of delivery) can be viewed using the Orca Scan web application. Simply click the magnifying glass next to the signed date/time.

Exporting Signatures

When you export a sheet containing signatures, only the date and time of the signature are included. To view a signature, you must use the Orca Scan web application.

The date and time of the signature can be seen in your export
The date and time of the signature can be seen in your export

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