VA DAP App Android Users Guide

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1 VA DAP App Android Users Guide

2 Table of Contents Getting Started with the VA DAP App... 1 Installing the VA DAP App... 1 Logging into the App and Opening Components... 1 Logging out of the VA DAP App... 2 Resetting Your Password... 2 Using the My Schedule Component... 3 Viewing Your Schedule... 3 Viewing an Event on the Map... 3 Attending a Session... 4 Hosting a Session... 8 Running Late to a Session Viewing the Participant List Using the Agenda Component Using the Map Component Using the People Component Using the People Filter Using the Favorite Contacts List Page i

3 Getting Started with the VA DAP App Installing the VA DAP App The VA DAP app is compatible with Android 4.3 and higher. The VA DAP app can be used on Android phones and tablets. For the most part, functionality is identical. However, note that tablets can display the app in portrait and landscape orientation. 1. Search the Play Store for VA DAP. 2. Install the app. Logging into the App and Opening Components Figure 1 VA DAP Login Screen Figure 2 App Home Screen Figure 3 Component Buttons 1. Tap the VA DAP app icon on the device s home screen. The VA DAP login screen is displayed (Figure 1). 2. Complete the Username and Password fields. The username and password are the ones you created when you registered for the conference. 3. If you wish to save your username and password so that you do not have to retype them on future logins, tap the Save username/password checkbox. Note that your login information will be saved for 24 hours since your last login. 4. Tap the Sign In button. The home screen is displayed (Figure 2). The component buttons list the components contained within the app (Figure 3). Tap a component button to open it. Page 1

4 Logging out of the VA DAP App Figure 4 VA DAP Home Screen Figure 5 Sign Out Button 1. Tap the User button in the upper-right corner of the screen (Figure 4). The Signed In As window is displayed. 2. Tap the Sign Out button (Figure 5). You are logged out and returned to the login screen. Resetting Your Password If you forget your password, you can reset it at any time. 1. Tap the Forgot Password? link on the login screen (Figure 1). A web page is opened. 2. Follow the directions to reset your password. 3. Once you have reset your password, you may log in to the VA DAP app using the new password. Page 2

5 Using the My Schedule Component The My Schedule component provides a list of the sessions you scheduled using the matches that were returned based on the profile you completed online. Because My Schedule is updated frequently, it is always accurate regardless of room changes. In addition, it provides a reminder 5 minutes before each session you are registered for that lists the time, session name, and room. Viewing Your Schedule Figure 6 Events List Figure 7 Date Selection Figure 8 Session Details 1. Tap the My Schedule button at the bottom of the screen. Your scheduled events are displayed, filtered by day (Figure 6). 2. To view a different day, tap the day at the top of the screen (Figure 6). 3. Tap a session to view more details (Figure 7). Viewing an Event on the Map 1. View the session details. 2. Tap the View on Map button in the upper-right corner of the screen (Figure 8). The convention center floor plan is displayed with a pin placed on the session room. Page 3

6 Attending a Session While attending sessions as a participant provides you with many opportunities, there are a few items that may prove useful to you. Figure 9 Action Button Figure 10 Check In Button Figure 11 Check In Confirmation Checking In to a Session When you are attending a session as a participant, it is important to check in to the session. This allows the conference staff to confirm your attendance for the purposes of continuing education credits. 1. View the session details. 2. Tap the Action button (Figure 9), then tap the Check In button (Figure 10). A confirmation message is displayed (Figure 11). 3. Tap the Proceed button (Figure 11). You are checked in to the session. 4. Note that the Check In button has now toggled to become a Check Out button. If you are pulled out of the session or are unable to attend for any reason after you check in, you can check back out by tapping the Action button, then tapping the Check Out button. Page 4

7 Reporting a Missing Host If the host is not present at the start time of a session, you can use the app to report the host missing. This prompts the conference staff to track down the missing host and get them to the correct session room. Figure 12 Report Missing Host Link Figure 13 Report Missing Host Confirmation 1. View the session details. 2. Tap the Report missing link for the host (Figure 12). A confirmation message is displayed (Figure 13). 3. Tap the Proceed button (Figure 13). The conference staff is alerted that a host is missing and they will track down the missing host and get them to the correct session room. Page 5

8 Learning More About Your Host My Schedule allows you to drill down into your host s profile and learn more about the other sessions they are offering, current business opportunities, and information about their position and company. Figure 14 Session Details Figure 15 Host Profile 1. Within the session details (Figure 14), tap the host s name to view the Details tab of the event host s profile (Figure 15). Page 6

9 Figure 16 Sessions by Host Figure 17 Business Opportunities by Host 2. Within the host details, tap the Sessions tab to view other sessions presented by the same host (Figure 16). 3. Within the host details, tap the Opportunities tab to view business opportunities with the session host (Figure 17). Page 7

10 Hosting a Session As a session host, there are a few things you should know how to do with the app to ensure that your sessions run smoothly. Figure 18 Action Button Figure 19 Check In Button Figure 20 Check In Confirmation Checking In to a Session When you are attending a session as a host, it is important to check in to the session. This allows the conference staff to confirm your attendance for the purposes of continuing education credits. 1. View the session details. 2. Tap the Action button (Figure 18), then tap the Check In button (Figure 19). A confirmation message is displayed (Figure 20). You are checked in to the session. 3. Note that the Check In button has now toggled to become a Check Out button. If you are pulled out of the session or are unable to attend for any reason after you check in, you can check back out by tapping the Action button, then tapping the Check Out button. Page 8

11 Reporting Absent Participants If you have arrived at the session room and the participants are not present at the session start time, you can use the app to report them missing. This prompts the conference staff to track down the missing participants and get them to the correct session room. Figure 21 Report Missing Participants Link: Session Details Figure 22 Report Missing Participants Button: Participants Tab Figure 23 Missing Participants Confirmation 1. View the session details and tap the Report Missing Participants link (Figure 21). A confirmation window is displayed, listing the session room (Figure 23). -or- View the session details, tap the Participants tab, and tap the Report Missing Participants button (Figure 22). A confirmation window is displayed, listing the session room (Figure 23). 2. If you re in the correct session room, tap the Proceed button. The conference staff is alerted that participants missing and they will track down the missing participants and get them to the correct session room. Page 9

12 Running Late to a Session If you are running late for a session you are scheduled to host, you should let the conference staff know as soon as you can so that they can wait in the session room and tell participants to wait for you. Figure 24 Running Late Link Figure 25 Running Late Window Figure 26 Running Late Confirmation 1. Tap the Running Late link (Figure 24). The Running Late window is displayed (Figure 25). 2. Tap the radio button corresponding to how late you expect to be. A confirmation message is displayed (Figure 26) and a message is sent to the conference staff. 3. Note that the Running Late link is still available. If you are unexpectedly detained further, you can tap the button again and report another delay. Page 10

13 Viewing the Participant List As the host, you can review the list of participants for your sessions at any time. 1. View the session details. 2. Tap the Participants tab to view a list of participants (Figure 27). Figure 27 Participant List Page 11

14 Using the Agenda Component The Agenda component contains a chronological list of the events scheduled at the conference is displayed, filtered by day. As time passes, sessions that have already taken place are removed so that the events at the top of the list are always just about to start. This provides you with an easy way to fill gaps in your schedule. Figure 28 Agenda Screen Figure 29 Date Selection Figure 30 Filter Options 1. Tap the Agenda button at the bottom of the screen. A list of sessions is displayed (Figure 28). 2. To view a different day, tap the day at the top of the screen (Figure 29). 3. To filter the list of events (Figure 28): a. Tap the Filter button in the upper-right corner of the screen. The Filter Options window is displayed. b. Enter the search text in the Text Search field. c. Tap the check boxes for the session types you wish to see. d. Tap the Apply button. The filter is applied, as indicated by the filter banner at the top of the screen. The filter remains when you switch days in the agenda and when you view a different component in the app. 4. To remove the filter, tap the Close button on the filter banner. Page 12

15 Figure 31 Session Details: Add Session Button Figure 32 Add Session Confirmation Window 5. To view session details, tap the session (Figure 31). 6. To register for a session: a. Display the session details. b. Tap the Add Session button in the lower-right corner of the screen (Figure 31). A confirmation screen is displayed (Figure 32). c. Tap the Proceed button. You are registered for the session. Page 13

16 Using the Map Component The Map component provides floor plans for each level of the venue, allowing you to find session rooms with ease. Figure 33 Map Component Figure 34 Level Selector 1. Tap the Map button at the bottom of the screen. A floor plan of level 1 is displayed (Figure 33). 2. Tap the number for the level you wish to view (Figure 34). The floor plan is displayed. 3. Swipe the floor plan in any direction to pan to a different area. 4. Pinch out to zoom in; pinch in to zoom out. Page 14

17 Using the People Component The People component contains a list of the people attending the conference. Each person is assigned a compatibility score, showing their similarity to you based on the profiles you completed when you registered for the conference. Figure 35 People Component Figure 36 Filter Screen Figure 37 Filter Results Screen 1. Tap the People button at the bottom of the screen (Figure 35). The People screen is displayed (Figure 35). Using the People Filter 1. To open the people filter, tap the Filter button in the upper-right corner of the screen. The Filter Options screen is displayed (Figure 36). 2. To filter by first name, last name, or company, enter the search text in the Text Search field. 3. To filter for activity hosts, select the check box for Sessions available?. 4. To filter by state, community of interest, business category, primary function, federal supply schedule, business certification, or small business category, tap the drop-down(s) and select the appropriate option(s). 5. When you have completed all applicable search criteria, tap the Apply button. The filter results are displayed onscreen, along with a filter banner indicating which filters are applied (Figure 37). Page 15

18 Figure 38 Profile: Details Tab Figure 39 Profile: Sessions Tab Figure 40 Profile: Opportunities Tab 6. To view an attendee s profile, tap their name. The Details tab of their profile is displayed (Figure 38). 7. If the attendee is hosting sessions at the conference, their profile will contain a Sessions tab (Figure 39). Tap it to view a list of the sessions (Figure 39). 8. If the attendee is responsible for a business opportunity, their profile will contain an Opportunities tab (Figure 40). Tap it to view a list of the opportunities (Figure 40). 9. To modify the filter, tap the Filter button and make the desired changes, then tap the Apply button. 10. To remove the filter, tap the Close button on the filter banner (Figure 37). Page 16

19 Using the Favorite Contacts List Your Favorites list gives you a quick way to access frequently used contacts. Figure 41 Profile Screen: Add to Favorites Figure 42 Favorites List Figure 43 Profile Screen: Remove from Favorites 1. Use profile search to locate the contact. 2. Tap the Add to Favorites button in the lower-right corner of the screen (Figure 41). The contact is added to your favorites list. 3. To view the Favorites list at any time, clear any filters that are applied and tap the Favorites button in the upper-right corner of the main People screen. The Favorites list is displayed (Figure 42). 4. To remove a contact from the Favorites list, view the contact details, then tap the Remove from Favorites button next to the contact s name (Figure 43). Page 17