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  1. Data Source: Populate from a Linked Data Table

    Once you've linked data tables to one another, you can design indicators that pull results directly from those tables. The options to design indicators from linked tables are exactly the same as when you populate from a single data table . Please...
  2. How do I Change the Data Submission Window?

    Problems to solve: The reporting period submission window is closed, but I want to enable activities to enter/edit data. Solve this problem for all activities with unsubmitted data.  Solve this problem for some activities with unsubmitted d...
  3. Remote Training

    Remote Training Considerations Our goal is that DevResults users have the proper training and support. Our long-term plan is to design a complete, online, self-serve training program, but this is a significant engineering effort that will not be d...
  4. Notifications

    DevResults notifies users about a range of actions in DevResults. Users have choices about what actions trigger notifications, and how those notifications are received. Notifications are delivered by email  to the address you use to log in. You c...
  5. Add Map Overlays

    The Goal: You would like to display additional map features as context for the geographic focus of your work, such as rivers, roads, or conservation areas. You do not need to collect or report data against these features. The Solution: DevRes...
  6. Video Tutorial: How to Limit Geography Options in Data Tables

    Context Some DevResults sites include may locations and administrative divisions. When adding data to a data table, this can make the drop-down menu difficult to use. This video shows how to limit the geographies available in a data table to...
  7. Navigating DevResults

    DevResults uses a consistent page layout to make navigation easy and intuitive. Below you can find detail on some of the common user interface elements: Landing page Main menu Secondary menus (for activities and indicators) Quick search ...
  8. How to Use Forms

    The "Forms" tab in DevResults offers some basic tools to help you create reports, briefings, letters, forms, or other paperwork in Microsoft Word. Forms in DevResults work like Microsoft Word's Mail Merge. First, you create a template document that...
  9. Form Templates: Indicator

    The Forms tab in DevResults offers some basic tools to help you create reports in Microsoft Word (or PDFs). You can create form templates for activities, for a single reporting period/activity combination, and for indicators. This page provides pl...
  10. Change History

    DevResults provides a detailed log of all changes made to a site, including information on who made the change and at what time.  To access the site history click on "Change History" under Tools : The change history can be filtered by date ran...