Offline Tracking

This module is used to track employees offline. Enable attendance recording and location tracking even when employees are in areas without internet connectivity, with automatic synchronization when back online.

Features

• Offline Attendance Recording - Record check-in/out without internet connection
• Data Sync When Online - Automatically sync stored data when connectivity is restored
• Offline Mode Support - Full functionality in disconnected environments

Requirements

• Open Core Business Suite (Base System)
• Mobile app with offline capabilities
• Sufficient device storage for offline data

Installation

1. Purchase and download the Offline Tracking module
2. Extract the module to Modules/OfflineTracking
3. Run the installation command:

php artisan module:enable OfflineTracking
php artisan migrate

4. Configure the module in Settings > Modules > Offline Tracking

Usage

Enabling Offline Mode

1. Navigate to Settings > Attendance > Offline Tracking
2. Enable offline tracking for the organization
3. Configure offline settings:
   • Maximum offline duration
   • Data storage limits
   • Sync priorities
4. Deploy updated mobile app configuration

Employee Offline Attendance

When working offline:

1. Employee opens the mobile app
2. App detects no internet connectivity
3. Employee records attendance as normal
4. Data is stored locally on device
5. Timestamp and location (GPS) are captured

Automatic Data Sync

When connectivity is restored:

1. App detects internet connection
2. Queued offline records are synced automatically
3. Server validates and processes records
4. Sync confirmation is displayed
5. Local cache is cleared

Manual Sync

If automatic sync fails:

1. Go to Attendance > Offline Records in the app
2. View pending offline records
3. Tap Sync Now
4. Resolve any sync conflicts

Administrator View

1. Navigate to Attendance > Offline Sync Status
2. View pending offline records across employees
3. Monitor sync success/failure rates
4. Resolve sync conflicts manually if needed

Configuration Options

Setting	Description	Default
Max Offline Days	Maximum days of offline data storage	7 days
Storage Limit	Maximum storage for offline data	100 MB
Sync on WiFi Only	Only sync when connected to WiFi	No
Auto Retry	Automatically retry failed syncs	Yes
Conflict Resolution	How to handle sync conflicts	Server wins

Offline Capabilities

Feature	Offline Support
Check-in/Check-out	Yes
GPS Location Capture	Yes
Face Recognition	Yes (if enrolled)
QR Scanning	Yes (static codes)
Leave Requests	Yes (queued)
Break Recording	Yes

Data Integrity

The module ensures data integrity through:

• Timestamps - All records include device timestamp
• GPS Coordinates - Location captured even offline
• Device Verification - Records tied to verified devices
• Conflict Detection - Identifies overlapping or duplicate records
• Audit Trail - Complete log of offline records and sync events

Best Practices

1. Regular Sync - Encourage employees to sync daily when possible
2. Storage Monitoring - Monitor device storage levels
3. Conflict Review - Regularly review and resolve sync conflicts
4. Device Updates - Keep mobile app updated for best offline support
5. Training - Ensure employees understand offline mode behavior

Related Modules

• Geofence System - GPS location validation
• Face Attendance - Offline face recognition support
• Site Attendance - Site-based attendance with offline support