Form Input Types

Form input types define the kind of information that can be captured in each item of a form. Selecting the correct input type ensures users record data consistently and that the information can be easily analysed or acted upon in Samurai.

The available input types are:

Input Type	Description
None	A blank item type used for headings, spacers or labels that do not require user input.
Date	Allows the user to select a calendar date. Commonly used for inspection dates, service dates or expiry dates.
Date Time	Captures both a date and a specific time. Useful for recording exact timestamps for inspections or events.
Value	Accepts a numeric input such as quantities, readings or measurements (temperature, pressure, voltage and so on).
Check Box	A standard checkbox for yes or no or completed or not completed responses. Multiple checkboxes can allow multi selection.
Signature	Captures a digital signature on screen to confirm who completed or approved the form.
Photo	Allows the user to take or upload photos. A minimum number of required photos can be set.
List	A predefined list of selectable values such as Good or Fair or Poor. Useful for enforcing consistent responses.
Pass or Fail Check	Provides Pass, Fail and Review options. Fail can be configured to automatically raise a work request.
Short Text	A small text field (up to 255 characters). Ideal for brief comments, part numbers or short notes.
Select Asset	Allows the user to select an asset. The list is filtered by the departments the user has access to.
Select Area	Allows the user to select an area, also filtered by the user’s department access.
Yes or No Buttons	Two button options for a clear Yes or No answer. No can be set to automatically raise a work request.
Meter Reading	Captures an asset meter reading (hours, kilometres, cycles and so on). These readings can update the asset meter and trigger maintenance tasks.
OK or Defect Buttons	A simple OK or Defect choice. Selecting Defect can automatically create a work request.
Add Work Request	Adds a link or button to open the Add Work Request form directly from the inspection.
Long Text	A large text box for long or detailed comments, findings or recommendations.