Features Setup

AltSync

A FieldFX feature enhancing the Salesforce sharing settings so control of the syncable data can be controlled on a record by record basis. You can also create a checkbox at the Salesforce Object level.

Attachments

Attachments are reports, images, and other files added to a record. The reports always go to Notes and Attachments. Images and other files can be set to sync or not sync to mobile devices. These files can sync over either the Chatter API or the Files API.

Audit Log

The Audit Log records sync activity in FieldFX Mobile. It is also records when users accept the FieldFX License Agreement or log out from FieldFX Mobile.

Auto Sync

Auto Sync is a streamlined update to the Sync V4 process. Field user’s devices already automatically download data from the back office at intervals that vary by object. Auto Sync allows for a full two-way sync by automating the uploading of data to the back office, too.

Credit Memo Workflows

A credit memo workflow tracks the status of credit memos.

Custom Editors

An Edit page displays when you edit a record in FieldFX Back Office.

To make editing records easier, you can replace regular Edit pages with Custom Editors.

Custom Fields

FieldFX features a number of standard fields that get installed with FieldFX packages.

You can add custom fields to extend standard functionality.

Deep Copy

The Deep Copy feature is available in FieldFX Back Office.

Use Deep Copy to add a new record by copying an existing record and its related items.

FieldFX Windows Client

FieldFX Mobile is a HTML5 app accessible through a web browser or the FieldFX Windows Client.

FieldFX Mobile Pro is a mobile device app for accessing FieldFX Mobile mobile devices.

FXCallable

An Apex class within the FX5 namespace that utilizes Salesforce’s Callable interface.

FXCallable provides one service: OverrideBatcher.

FXL Bulk Edit

You can use FXL Bulk Edit to update multiple records in the data grid at once, except for the discount for items that have Locked Discount selected.

FXL Copy Items

The FXL Copy Items Lightning Component is available to add for Data Grids on the following objects:

FXL Data Grid

FXL Data Grid is a versatile record management tool in FieldFX Back Office when using Lightning Experience.

You can use the FXL Data Grid in much of the same way you use other spreadsheet applications to sort, filter, and edit records.

FXL Deep Copy

To create copies of a record with any related or child records, you can add the Deep Copy Lightning Component to any custom object. The Deep Copy Lightning Component feature is available for Lightning pages in FieldFX Back Office. Use Deep Copy to add a new record by copying an existing record and its related items.

FXL Report Viewer

The PDF reports displayed in the FXL Report Viewer when using Lightning Experience are live, meaning they are automatically refreshed when data on the underlying record is changed.

FXL Stage Pricing

FXL Stage Pricing applies a fixed price to a collection of ticket or quote items in FieldFX Back Office when using Lightning Experience. You can use FXL Stage Pricing when using Lightning Experience if you bill customers separately for each stage of a job.

FX Forms

FX Forms are interactive forms. You can complete FX Forms to record details about a job or ticket.

FX Item Picker

FX Item Picker enables FieldFX Back Office users to find and select items from one sObject and add them to another sObject. You can also use the FX Item Picker in the Lightning version.

Hierarchical Price Books

The Hierarchical Price Books feature links price books together in a hierarchy.

A hierarchy ranks price books one above the other according to pricing level.

Inline Help

The Inline Help feature displays help text for fields.

Use the Inline Help feature to provide guidance for users when they complete fields.

Invoice Item Builder

The Invoice Item Builder is an invoice management tool in FieldFX Back Office.

Inventory Tracking

The Inventory Tracking feature tracks the on hand quantity of items stored at warehouses.

Invoice Workflows

An invoice workflow tracks the status of invoices.

Job Copy

The Job Copy feature is available on the Job Search Page in FieldFX Mobile.

Use Job Copy to add a new job by copying an existing job.

Job Workflows

A job workflow tracks the status of jobs.

Jobs

A job stores information about work performed for a customer.

When you add a job, you can add tickets to record the specific work carried out.

Lightning Experience

Lightning Experience is the newest user interface for Salesforce.

With FieldFX built on the Salesforce platform, you can take advantage of Lightning Experience right away.

Lookups

Lookups are fields that feature a Search window to make selecting records easier.

Multiple Currency

Use the Multiple Currency feature to display prices in multiple currencies.

Override Engine

The Override Engine gives you the ability to override the price or cost of items dynamically based on criteria.

This powerful feature ensures contract compliance, maximizes revenue, provides greater margin assurance, and eliminates rogue discounting and pricing.

PDF Reports

The Report Viewer displays as follows when you run a PDF report.

Picklists

Picklists are fields where you can select from a list of values.

Depending on the type of picklist, you can select a single value or multiple values.

Price Book Builder

The Price Book Builder is a price book management tool in FieldFX Back Office.

You can use the Price Book Builder to add catalog items to price books, edit price book items, or delete price book items

Quote Copy

The Quote Copy feature is available on the Quote Search Page in FieldFX Mobile.

Use Quote Copy to add a new quote by copying an existing quote.

Quote Item Builder

The Quote Item Builder is a quote management tool in FieldFX Back Office.

Use the Quote Item Builder to:

Quote Item Copy

The Quote Item Copy feature is available in the Quote Item Builder.

Use Quote Item Copy to add a new quote item by copying an existing quote item.

Quote Item Grid

Use the Quote Item grid to manage quote items in FieldFX Mobile.

Quote Item Wizard

Use the Quote Item Wizard to add quote items in FieldFX Mobile.

Quote Workflows

A quote workflow tracks the status of quotes.

Quoting

Setup of the quoting feature.

Release Channels

A release channel hosts a version of FieldFX Mobile. FieldFX by ServiceMax, Inc. uses release channels to roll out FieldFX Mobile updates. There are eight release channels; four that use Sync 4.0 and four that use Sync 3.0.

Report Templates

A report template controls when an FX Reports is available for use.

Rich Text Area Fields

Use rich text area fields to embed photos inline inside records.

Roll-Up Summary Fields

Rollup summary fields display calculated values from related records.

Use a rollup summary field to display the number of tickets on a job.

Rule Engine

The Rule Engine features a series of rules.

There are two types of rule:

Rules run when you add or update a record.

Sandboxes

Use Sandbox orgs to test new features, experiment with configurations, and train users without affecting data in your Production org.

Schedule & Dispatch

Schedule & Dispatch is a module in FieldFX that is a resource management app. It runs within FieldFX Back Office.

With Schedule & Dispatch you can schedule jobs, dispatch a crew or multiple crews to one or more jobs, and also dispatch equipment to one or more jobs.

Single Sign-On

Single sign-on (SSO) allows users to log in to FieldFX using their domain credentials.

This saves the need for users to have numerous login credentials for devices and applications.

Stage Pricing

The Stage Pricing feature applies a fixed price to a collection of quote items or ticket items.

Use the Stage Pricing feature if you bill customers separately for each stage of a job.

Sync Configurations

Multiple factors determine whether a record syncs to a user’s device.

Sync Engine

The Sync Engine is one of the most important features in the FieldFX product suite.

The Sync Engine synchronizes data between FieldFX Mobile and FieldFX Back Office.

Sync Health Board

The Sync Health Board displays real-time metrics about Sync Engine performance.

Sync Simulator

The Sync Simulator displays a real-time snapshot of the data and attachments that sync to FieldFX Mobile for a user.

This gives you intelligent insight into what users are syncing and helps you identify bottlenecks that are affecting Sync Engine performance.

Feature

Feature Description

Notes

Ticket Checklists

Ticket checklists are interactive lists that display on tickets in FieldFX Mobile.

Ticket Copy

The Ticket Copy feature is available on the Ticket Search page in FieldFX Mobile.

Use Ticket Copy to add a new ticket by copying an existing ticket.

Ticket Item Builder

The Ticket Item Builder is a ticket management tool in FieldFX Back Office.

Ticket Item Copy

The Ticket Item Copy feature is available in the following locations:

Use Ticket Item Copy to add a new ticket item by copying an existing ticket item.

Ticket Item Import

Ticket Item Import enables you to import ticket items from a file of comma-separated values (.csv) to FieldFX Mobile on a desktop device.

Ticket Item Wizard

Use the Ticket Item Wizard to add ticket items in FieldFX Mobile.

Ticket Log

Use the Ticket Log to record the tasks completed for a ticket.

Ticket Workflows

A ticket workflow tracks the status of tickets.

Tiles

Tiles are a display feature in FieldFX Mobile that show information about items in lists.

Translation

Modifying the terminology on screen or translating it for additional languages can take place in multiple places in Salesforce and FieldFX, depending on the type of content.

Feature

Feature Description

Notes

Validation Rules

Validation rules improve data quality by preventing users from saving invalid data.