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What are Trackers?

Using Trackers, you can create forms for collecting data and make reports from that data. Trackers can combine structured information collected from users the feature is a powerful, flexible tool. Originally, trackers were used to collect and manage bugs in Tikiwiki. They evolved into an open ended system where you can track any kind of user input in a customizable form. Each tracker has its own mini database. Users with the appropriate permissions can devise trackers to collect any kind of information that you want.

Four Steps to make a Tracker

StepDetailsHelp Page
1. Create the TrackerAdmin names the tracker, and assign overall parameters and permissions Creating a Tracker
2. Add fields to the TrackerAdmin defines the columns and type of information collectedAdding fields to a tracker
3. Add items to the trackerUsers fill out the forms to create items in the trackerAdding items to a tracker
4. View or List the resultsUse plugins to view a customized tracker output in a pageViewing Tracker Results
5.Assign Trackers to Groupsoptional - trackers can also be used upon registration.Assigning Trackers to groups


What can Trackers be used for?

Trackers can recreate online any kind of table or spreadsheet, not including the fancy formatting or calculations.
  • support tickets
  • contact managers
  • feature requests
  • purchase orders
  • bug reports
  • feedback reports
  • news submissions
  • project management

Trackers can:
  • be used to collect additional data from users upon registration.
  • be used like a customizable articles feature with admin definable forms
  • assist workflows by tracking tasks.
  • act as expanded polls, surveys or quizzes
  • import and export their settings and data.
 Trackers can't:
  • do fancy calculations (simple ones yes)
  • handle large (1000's) of items without some special customization. see "Tracker Performance" in Doc.tikiwiki.org.



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Tue 14 of Sep, 2010 02:24 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte cleaner 4
Mon 15 of Feb, 2010 14:50 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte This is unnecessary FUD. And it’s false. 3
Fri 02 of Jan, 2009 08:16 GMT-0000 idealpragmatist 2
Wed 22 of Oct, 2008 05:24 GMT-0000 idealpragmatist 1