Navigate Roadsoft Mobile

Roadsoft Mobile is an app-based version of Roadsoft designed for smartphones and tablets, similar to how the Laptop Date Collector (LDC) is a version of Roadsoft adapted for laptops. Roadsoft Mobile is available to download at no cost from the Google Play Store for Android devices (version 4.0.3 or higher) or from Apple’s App Store for iOS devices (version 8.3 and up). The app can add, edit, and delete asset data and manage work orders, maintenance, inspections, and stream crossing surveys. Currently, Roadsoft Mobile has modules for managing data on for culverts, roads, sidewalks and signs.

When a database file opens, the map auto-locates itself to your current GPS position. For instructions on opening a database file, see Use Roadsoft Mobile. In Mobile, only the currently selected asset module displays on the map. If the data file contains multiple types of assets, switch between them using the module list. This saves on device processing power by reducing the amount of symbols onscreen.

For instructions on editing application settings, see Setup Roadsoft Mobile.

Due to differences between mobile devices and operating systems, some buttons, tabs, or other elements may appear differently than documented.

Navigate the Map

Select the Map tab from the tab list.

Swipe in any direction on the screen to view other parts of the map.

Select the + and – buttons to zoom the map in and out.

Alternatively, put two fingers on the map and bring them closer together to zoom out, or move them farther apart to zoom in.

Tap the desired asset on the map to make a selection.

Assets take the form of balloon icons or highlighted road segments. They will change color if a legend is applied (cyan) or an asset is selected (yellow).

Select a Tab

Swipe left and right over the tab list to scroll through all available tabs.

Select the desired asset tab to view and edit the associated asset data.

Asset Tabs

Assets and activities are viewable through tab selection. The available assets and activities displayed are dependent on the active asset type. Tab selection may appear different across various devices; however, the difference is particularly noticeable between Android and iOS devices. Tab selection appears on the top of the map for Android devices. Tab selection appears at the bottom of the map for iOS devices.

The Android tab layout

The iOS tab layout

Change Asset Type - Android

Select the Back Arrow button to open the module list.

Alternatively, swipe from the left edge of the screen towards the right to open the module list.

Select the desired asset type from the list.

Changing assets while in an asset tab, such as the Inspections tab, will change the asset and open the Map tab.

Select the Back Arrow button to close the module list.

Alternatively, swipe from the right side of the screen towards the left to close the module list.

Change Asset Type - iOS

Swipe from the left side of the screen to the right to open the module list.

Select the desired asset type from the list.

Swipe from the right side of the mobile device screen to the left to close the module list.

Button Definitions

The Menu button refers to the icon of three vertically stacked dots found at the top right corner of the Manage Database menu (indicated by arrow below). This button accesses the database menu, which allows users to manage their files and cloud key. It also manages the background theme for Android users. Some devices may have a dedicated menu button instead.

The Settings button refers to the gear icon found at the top right corner of the database window (indicated by arrow below). This button accesses map and user settings including the visibility of assorted features and the map type.

‎The Speech button refers to the microphone icon found on the keyboard screen (indicated by arrow below). This button accesses the built in voice-to-text functionality that most Android and iOS devices have. This technology can be extremely useful when using the Roadsoft Mobile App, particularly when filling out text fields while travelling.

Quick Action Toolbar Buttons

The quick action toolbar helps user complete work quickly and easily by allowing them to perform tasks without the need to go to each individual tab and page. Some items are only available for certain asset types.