As you got to this page, my guess is you must have heard about Cargosnap using “Widgets”. Let's explore what these Widgets are and do. Foremost, Cargosnap differentiates two different types of Widgets: Top Widgets and Bottom Widgets.
In our app, that looks like this:
Top widgets
Top widgets are used to provide a reference: this establishes the file. 🗂️
It is the reference you use to group all the recorded information for one shipment or equipment together. Use the reference to easily find back all information and optionally link your own IT solution to Cargosnap data via one of our APIs.
Barcode/QR code – scan a barcode
Container code – scan the ISO compatible code from a container door
License plate EU/BR/IN – scan a vehicle (truck or trailer) license plate
Text & Number - scan a text and/or number, or simply add it with the keyboard
Keyboard – data entry with your keyboard. This field can optionally be checked for the format (e.g. having the exact number of characters you expect)
Timestamp - in case there is no specific reference available at the moment of starting a Cargosnap file, you may use the automatic timestamp mechanism. You can always update the reference code on the platform later.
GetFile - Get an existing open file to add additional information to it
Bottom widgets
Bottom widgets are used to collect information, to be added to the corresponding file. Information comes in many forms, each represented by its own Widget.
📷 Snap – take one photo, with the opportunity to add an optional comment and indicator for damage
📸 Serial Snapper – take multiple photos in one fast series, potentially indicating damage on any of them
📄 Document – scan a document, and optionally indicate the type of document or comments.
📝 Forms – fill in one of your self-defined forms
📹 Video – record a video
🆔 Serial barcode scanner - scan a series of barcodes, to be added to your file. E.g. to get a packing list checked against!
🔀 Workflow – brings together all of the above: define your own workflow consisting of multiple bottom widgets, put in sequence. This allows you to define the data required for each file, for consistency and completeness of your files!
