iPAD Best Operating Suggestions
While StudyTRAX is functional for the latest Mac OS(Desktop) using the Safari browser, it is not fully supported. The iPAD OS uses a mobile version of the Safari browser. The following items are provided to enhance the user experience while using the iPAD as a means to run StudyTRAX.
Radio Buttons
If your forms contain radio-button items, using images for each choice will make data entry easier (see image).
Using images for choices
- Save the file to disk
- Import into StudyTRAX
Use a Stylus or wand
Depending on your form layout, you may want to plan on using a stylus or wand to help make data entry easier.
Below are some examples:
http://newsappleipad.com/2010/03/18/magic-wand-for-ipad/
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=21845
View Data Sets:
Download the Quickoffice App from the app store. When exporting a Dataset in Excel format, This App will enable visibility, as well as further export to the following cloud-based accounts:
- Google Docs
- Dropbox
- Box
- SugarSync
- Mobileme
View Reports: (Reports Main Menu Item)
Reports such as Data Completion and Follow Up Status can be viewed using Safari-for-iPAD. A .pdf file will open in another window, once the reports are executed. Further export to a cloud-based account can be accomplished using the Quickoffice App.