Comtrac Frontline Mobile Application
Short User Guide
Comtrac Frontline is a mobile app that allows field users to capture notes, observations, interviews, photos, videos, and more in real time. With Frontline, users can efficiently document field activities in real-time, ensuring no detail is missed. Once an internet connection is detected, all captured data is automatically synced to the Comtrac desktop application, streamlining the investigation workflow and enhancing operational efficiency. .
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After logging in, the Dashboard displays all draft and finalised field notes in chronological order.
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Select a note to continue editing (draft) or view (read-only).
Create a Field Note
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Press the (+) button at the bottom of the screen.
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Enter field note details, including Title, Date, Time, Location, and Officer (auto-filled but editable).
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Press Next to open the Forms page.
Add Notes
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Select Add Notes to open a new note.
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Enter a Title and record details (type or use voice-to-text).
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Use Add Media to attach photos, videos, or files.
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Use Add More to create additional notes if needed.
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Press Next to return to the Forms page.
Add Involved Persons
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Select Add Involved Persons.
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Enter details such as Name and Involvement (additional fields optional).
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Attach media if required.
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Use Add More to add another person.
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Press Next to return to the Forms page.
Add Property
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Select Add Property.
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Enter item details (description, quantity, location, identifiers).
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Attach media if required.
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Add more items using Add More.
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Enter the details of the person linked to the property (include email if sending a receipt).
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Press Next to return to the Forms page.
Edit and Review
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You can return to the Forms page at any time to edit entries before finalising.
Sign and Finalise
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Tap Finalise from the Forms page.
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Add and submit your signature.
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Capture additional signatures if required (e.g. witness).
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Press Next to review the field note.
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Use the navigation menu or Back button to make changes if needed.
Complete Field Note
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Press Complete and follow the prompts to finalise.
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Finalised notes become read-only.
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To make changes later, save as a draft instead.
After Completion
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The field note appears on the Dashboard.
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It is also synced to the Comtrac Web Application under Notes, where the field note and its attachments can be imported into an associated investigation.
This completes the basic workflow for creating and managing field notes in Comtrac Frontline. By following these steps, users can efficiently capture accurate, detailed records in the field and ensure all information is properly documented and synced.