MKG WebApp: Add Files

Scan a QR code and directly open the correct item, order, relation, or other registration in MKG. Then easily add files from your smartphone or tablet. The files are immediately stored and linked to the correct data.

With the MKG WebApp Add Files, work instructions, certificates, quality photos, and product-specific agreements are always in the right place. You prevent information from being scattered across emails, network drives, or personal devices and always work with current data. The benefits:

• Directly add files from the shop floor
• Centralize photos, documents, and certificates
• Automatic linking to items, orders, and relations
• Current work instructions and product information always available
• Less searching for documents and photos
• Centralize knowledge within MKG

Target Audience

• Employees who want to add files to an MKG process.
• Users who take photos with a mobile device and want to link them directly.
• Users who want to add documents via file selection or drag-and-drop.

Capabilities

• Scan or manually enter a target record.
• Check if a target record exists.
• Select one or more files.
• Add files via drag-and-drop.
• Take photos with the camera.
• Place files in an upload queue.
• Upload files to MKG.
• View the upload status per file.

Upload Queue

The following information is displayed per file:

• Target: linked MKG record
• File: file name
• Status: progress of the upload
• Notification: any error message or additional information

Possible statuses:

• Pending
• Uploading
• Uploaded
• Failed

Compatibility

MKG WebApps are fully browser-based. You can use them on:

• Windows
• macOS
• Android
• iOS

1. Open the WebApp Add Files.
2. Select a target via a scan or manual entry.
3. Check if the record is displayed as valid.
4. Add files via:
   • Select Files
   • Drag-and-drop (PC)
   • Take Photo
5. Check the upload queue.
6. Click on Start Upload.
7. Check the status of the files in the queue.

Use one of the following formats: table;key or table;key;subkey. Examples:

• arti;001+4564567
• prdr;001+602500045;4

After entering, the WebApp automatically checks if the record exists. Files can only be uploaded with a valid target record.

• Invalid format: use the format table;key or table;key;subkey.
• Record could not be retrieved: the specified record does not exist.
• No valid target selected: first select a valid target record before files can be added.
• No files selected: no files have been added to the upload queue yet.
• Upload failed: one or more files could not be uploaded; use Retry or try again later.

Important

• To use this WebApp, an active SharePoint link within MKG must be present.
• The configuration of the SharePoint link is centrally managed within MKG.
• Uploaded files are stored in the linked SharePoint environment.
• All files added via this WebApp are stored under Category 99.
• Files are linked to the selected MKG record.
• You can collect multiple files and then upload them all at once.
• Drag-and-drop is a quick way to add documents on a PC.
• The camera function is primarily intended for use on a phone or tablet.

Tips

• Always first check if the correct target record is selected.
• Add multiple files at once via drag-and-drop.
• After uploading, check if all files have the status Uploaded.
• Check beforehand if the SharePoint link is active when uploads are not available.
• With the status Failed, you can use Retry to upload again.
• Files that have not yet been uploaded can be removed from the queue.
• Uploaded files remain visible as completed entries.