CMMS/EAM Review
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Data Entry

71. Is there a quick data entry screen for high-volume entries, such as system start-up or a dispatch desk?
Comprehensive (i.e., customizable, multi-column 'spreadsheet mode' for any data entry screen)
Some (i.e., some spreadsheet mode capability)
Limited (i.e., can reduce number of fields visible on some data entry screen)
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72. Is there a copy feature built into the CMMS that allows users to copy repetitive data for ease of data entry?
Comprehensive (i.e., for most objects such as work orders and purchase orders, and most master files such as equipment, vendor and item master)
Some
No
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73. Can the user define all default values to ease data entry?
Comprehensive (i.e., available for most fields, algorithm available for defining default parameters such as most frequent or last used, Boolean logic available)
Some
Limited (e.g., just date fields)
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74. Can users create default templates (eg, fault report for a specific area of the plant, or type of fault, that comes up each time a resident mechanic has to report on their equipment)?
Comprehensive (eg, tied to users; shared between roles; have different types of mandatory fields on each template; one-click access to template; unlimited number of templates per user)
Some
Configurable
3rd Party
No
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75. When entering data, can the user use sophisticated word processing functionality to facilitate data entry?
Comprehensive (e.g., spell check, delete one word at a time or delete to the end of the line; word wrap; use of forward delete key or backspace key; ability to paginate through extensive descriptive text one screen or page at a time; undo feature; formatting capability such as bold, italic, underline, superscript, font change)
Some
Configurable
3rd party
No
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76. Can users add to master files and coded field tables 'on the fly' when entering data, without leaving the working screen (e.g., create an asset or add a problem code when entering a work order)?
Comprehensive (i.e. user can add codes to table when doing any coded field lookup while entering data; user can create assets or spare parts when entering work orders; user can create purchase orders when checking stock availability from within the work order screen; available for adding to many other master files while entering data)
Some
No
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