Capturing signatures using Orca Scan

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You can use a Signature field to capture a signature when a barcode is scanned. Orca Scan automatically records the GPS location and date/time with each signature.

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. Tap 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, pull down to 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. Name the column Signature
  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 squiggle to the left of the field to open
  2. Sign on the dotted line and press Done
  3. 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 central field to open
  2. View the bottom of the screen for the automatically captured information
    1. GPS details are found in the bottom left of the screen
    2. Date and timestamp details are found in the bottom right of the screen
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 App. Click the magnifying glass next to the signed date/time.

Exporting Signatures

When you export a sheet containing signatures, each signature is exported as an image URL, allowing you to quickly view or share it outside Orca Scan.

Questions about Signatures?

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