Accessing IMS4Field

This section of the Handbook explains how to access IMS4Field

IMS4Field can be accessed through your mobile device’s web browser.

If you prefer to use it like you would a native app, you can install it on your mobile device’s home screen. Read more about the IMS4Field Mobile App to learn more.

Accessing IMS4Field from a Web Browser

IMS4Field is different to our previous IMS Offline, as it is working as a Web Browser application, and there is no need to download a standalone Application.

To access IMS4Field from your web browser:

• Switch on your desired device, e.g. IPAD.

• Using a web browser, navigate to the URL provided to you (e.g. https://ims4field.yourcompany.com/).

• Enter your credentials to login:

  • IF SSO is configured on your device, select the Single Sign on tab.

  • If not, use your IMS credentials to log in.

    Note: If you do not have your password, click I need a password. You will receive an email with a password. Enter that password to log in.

For organizations with multiple Sites, IMS4Field will present you with an option to select a Site:

• Select the Site that you want to access from the Location drop-down list.

Using Single-Sign-On to access IMS4Field

You can log into IMS4Field using Single-Sign-On (SSO) from a number of providers, including Google SSO, Ping SSO and Azure SSO. To log in using Single-Sign-On:

• Click on the Single sign on tab on the IMS4Field login page.

• Select the Single-Sign-On provider from the list of configured providers.

Note

Only the SSO options available for your IMS4Field deployment will be shown. To set up or configure your SSO providers, contact your focal point.

Accessing IMS4Field using Direct URLs

You can use direct URLs to access IMS4Field to allow for easier access and to save time. Below are some examples of how to construct URLs to access your desired information directly.

Accessing a Specific Location

To preselect the Location on the login screen:

• [baseurl]/[sitename]

• Example: https://ims4field.yourcompany.com/IMSLatest

You will be taken directly to the login screen with the Location pre-selected.

Accessing a Specific Schedule

To access a Schedule directly:

• [baseurl]/[sitename]/schedule/id or [baseurl]/[sitename]/schedule/[ScheduleName]

• Example: https://ims4field.yourcompany.com/IMSLatest/schedule/12 or /schedule/INSP00023

When the URL is accessed, IMS4Field will open and the requested Schedule will be displayed in your list of Schedules, noting that it was added manually. Adding a Schedule to your list using the direct URL will not change the Responsible Person in IMS.

Accessing Schedules Associated with a Work Order

To access all of the Schedules associated with a Work Order:

• [baseurl]/[sitename]/#wo/wonumber

• Example: https://ims4field.yourcompany.com/IMSLatest/#wo/1025612

When the URL is access, IMS4Field will display a list of any Approved and Active Schedules associated with the Work Order Number.

Accessing Equipment by Equipment ID

• [baseurl]/[sitename]/equipment/id

• Example: https://ims4field.yourcompany.com/IMSLatest/equipment/123

Accessing FLOC by FLOC ID

• [baseurl]/[sitename]/floc/id

• Example: https://ims4field.yourcompany.com/IMSLatest/floc/345

Accessing Equipment Condition Histories

Condition Histories that are in Draft status can be accessed using the following URLs:

• [baseurl]/[sitename]/ech/id or [baseurl]/[sitename]/ech/[ECHName]

• Example: http://ims4field.yourcompany.com/IMSLatest/ech/1585688 or ech/ECH00023

IMS4Field System Requirement

See IMS System Requirements.