Burnside Mobile using Geocortex GMAF For Windows
In order for Burnside Mobile to consistently access the GPS on your windows device you should run Burnside Mobile using the Geocortex Mobile Application Framework (GMAF). This application encapuslates the Burnside Mobile Geocortex framework in a desktop application that allows it to seamlessly access the GPS on your computer.
The GMAF is available through the Geocortex support site
Installing the Geocortex Mobile Application Framework for Windows
The Geocortex Mobile Application Framework (GMAF) for Windows is required to run offline mode and reliably access the GPS on a windows PC computer.
- Download the GMAF from the Geocortex Support site.
- Unzip the folder to your computer.
- Create a shortcut on your desktop to the Geocortex.exe file in the installation folder you created.
Set the shortcut to run as an administrator
Depending on the security settings of your windows computer, you may need to run the GMAF as an administrator.
Right click on the desktop shortcut and select Properties from the menu that opens.
On the Shortcut Tab on the properties form, click Advanced.
Click the check box beside Run as Administrator on the Advanced Properties form
Click OK to Close the Advanced Properties form
Click OK on the Properties form
Setting the Geocortex Instance
Double click on the GMAF Shortcut to launch the GMAF application.
Click on the Menu button in the top left corner of the GMAF application.
Click the Set Essentials Item at the bottom of the Menu
Enter the Geocortex Instance provided by Burnside Support in the Register App window.
Click OK.
Adding a new Viewer
To add a new viewer to the GMAF you need to be signed in to the server you configured in the previous step.
Signing In to the Application
In the GMAF application, click Sign In.
Select the Sign in Method based on your configuration, and enter your credentials
Once you are logged in to the Geocortex server, the Sign In text will change to a shield icon.
Downloading a Viewer
Click Add a New Viewer button, this will bring you to the page of available viewers on your Geocortex instance.
Select the Viewer from the Available Viewers menu
Click Save to Download the Viewer to your Computer
Once the Viewer is downloaded, it will be visible in the saved viewers page.
Opening a Viewer to Work in the field
Sign In to the GMAF application. Note that if you are not signed in, you will be prompted to sign in prior to the Viewer opening.
Click on the Map viewer you want to open
The viewer will open in the GMAF application with the configured map. From here you will be able to perform patrols, review maintenance items and perform all other field related functions. For further information please refer to the Burnside Mobile training guide.
Reviewing Patrols
You must review your patrols using the Browser-Based version of Burnside Mobile. Once you have completed and sync'd your patrols, login to Burnside mobile using your desktop browser, search for the patrol and accept it following the Reviewing a Road Patrol instructions.