Learn about clock-in methods for Data Lab and what they do.
Overview
In Data Lab, an admin or an employee can use clock-in methods to view actions, like login, log out, clock in, clock out, start a break, and end a break, in the TrackTik Portal. The most common methods are DEVICE and SHIFT_APP because most security guards use their phones to start their shifts. Other methods could be LIVE, ADMIN, and KIOSK because an admin could start a shift for an employee, or an employee can start their shift using TrackTik Kiosk.
To learn more about TrackTik Kiosk, check out Kiosk.
Understanding clock-in methods using Data Lab
To find clock-in methods in Data Lab:
- Log into Data Lab.
- Select Data Model Library or TQL Playground.
- Go to Data Models > Core / Entities > work_sessions.
- Hover over clockInMethod. In the dialogue box, each method is listed:
Method Description Value In use? LIVE When ending the work session by adding a break through the action AddBreak. 0 Yes DELAYED N/A 1 No DEVICE When using the Guard Tour Mobile App. 2 Yes ADMIN When using the Punch-in button in the shift detail card by an admin. 3 Yes PHONE When using the IVR system. 4 Yes BROWSER When using the Staff Portal. It is the default when doing a clock-in action through the API. 5 Yes BREAK N/A 6 No SYSTEM When using the batch time clock feature in TrackTik Cloud. Includes auto clock out. 7 Yes KIOSK When using Kiosk. 8 Yes SHIFT_APP When using the TrackTik SHIFT App. 9 Yes API When using the API. It is set explicitly by the client. 10 Yes GUARD_APP Exclusive to Guard Tour Mobile App. 11 No
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