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Testing a Capture OnTheGo Template
A Capture OnTheGo (COTG) template will be used to create a form, that can be downloaded,
filled out and submitted using the COTG app. Before starting to actually use the template, you
will want to make sure that it produces a form that looks good and functions as expected. This
topic explains how to preview the form, and how to submit data and preview the submitted data.
Previewing the form
On a PC
A Capture OnTheGo template can be previewed on a PC in two different ways. Note that
Capture OnTheGo form elements will not be functional unless they are sent to a device.
l Within PlanetPress Connect Designer. You can open the Preview tab or the Live tab in
the Workspace. This displays the output HTML along with any variable data being added.
On the Live tab you can even fill out the form and submit it, and if the "Get Job Data File
on Submit" option is enabled (by clicking the toolbar button of the same name), the
Designer will receive an XML with the submitted data (see "Get Job Data File on Submit "
on page595). However, remember that COTG Form elements are only functional in the
COTG app, so they won't submit any data.
l Within the default browser on your computer. Click the Preview HTML button in the
toolbar. This opens your operating system’s default browser and displays the form in that
context.
Tip
In the Designer, you can test the responsiveness of a form using the
Responsive Design button at the top right of the workspace.
Some browsers also let you test the responsiveness of a form. In Firefox, for
example, select Developer > Responsive Design to view a form in different sizes.
Previewing a COTG Template in the app
A COTG Template cannot only be previewed on a PC; it can also be previewed on a mobile
device. This will show the template within the Capture OnTheGo mobile application, and all
widgets will be functional.
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