Advantages of the FieldFX Mobile App
The FieldFX Mobile App is the new version of accessing FieldFX on a mobile device, such as an iPad, Windows tablet, or Android tablet.
There are key differences in capabilities in the new FieldFX Mobile App and the existing FX Mobile.
| Feature | Previous FieldFX Mobile (called FX Mobile and FX Mobile Pro) | FieldFX Mobile App | |
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Platform |
Web-based App |
Standalone Apps for iPad, iPhone, Android tablet, Windows tablet |
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Accessibility |
Internet browser (Chrome browser) |
Dedicated App available on the platform’s app store (iPad/iPhone (App Store) / Android (Google Play Store) / Windows (Microsoft Store)).
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Custom Forms and Data Collection |
n/a |
Child eForms records appear in an editable grid under the parent record Custom Objects (previously known as eForms) show up in separate tabs |
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FieldFX objects supported |
Jobs, Tickets, and Quotes |
Jobs, Tickets, Quotes, Work Orders, and Custom Objects (eForms) |
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Page Layouts |
The fields showing up in the list view are defined by the Salesforce Page Layouts of the object |
The fields are driven by the compact layouts of the object |
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Background Sync |
Not Required |
Required
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Sync Profile for each mobile user |
Not Required |
Required |
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ServiceMax DataGuide (DG) |
Limited support |
Fully Supported
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