Time zones

If CARL Source is used in an international context, i.e. by users in different countries and using different time zones, it is possible to enter, search and view timestamped data in the desired time zone, so that the data is comprehensible for all users.

Implementation

The application's time zone is entered in System configuration. Each user/agent is by default associated with the application's time zone.

For each user/agent, the administrator can select another time zone from those defined in Configuration of time zones.

Thus, when connection to CARL Source, users work in their own time zone.

On-the-fly changes

Expanding the section accessible by clicking on the name of the connected user (top right), the icon provides access to a list of time zones (defined in Time zone configuration). This enables users to switch dynamically between their own time zone and another time zone.

The next time that the user logs on to CARL Source, the application will once again be displayed in their default time zone, i.e., that entered on their user sheet.

Creation

When a new entity is created, it is automatically recorded in the user session time zone.

Example: A user associated with the Europe/Paris time zone creates a new work order.

The "Date-time" fields of this work order will be expressed in the Europe/Paris time zone.

By adding a new record, and calling up an infozone, the search results can be automatically filtered to ensure the consistency of the data. This applies only in the following contexts:

Function	Pre-filtered lists	Filter criterion
Reading point	Assets IZ Structure points IZ	Entity time zone (Reading point)
Measurement reading	Reading points IZ	Session time zone
Equipment events	Assets IZ Structure points IZ	Session time zone
Take WRs into account	Potential work orders IZ	Entity time zone (WR)
List of operations	Work orders IZ Assets IZ Structure points IZ	Session time zone
Labor	Work orders IZ	Session time zone
Output	Work orders IZ Assets IZ Structure points IZ	Session time zone
Input	Work orders IZ Assets IZ Structure points IZ	Session time zone
Inventory	Assets IZ	Session time zone

View

Timestamped data on search forms is displayed in the user session time zone;
On the detail form for a reference entity (an item in the example below), data is displayed in the user session time zone;
On the detail form for a process entity (a work order in the example below), timestamped data is displayed in the entity's time zone:
- The entity’s time zone may be identical to that of the user session,
- The entity’s time zone may differ from that of the user session. In this case, an information message is displayed, the detail form is in read-only mode, and the fields cannot be changed.
  For each "Date" or "Date-time" field, users can (by hovering over the icon) view a tooltip showing the date-time converted into their session time zone.

The following is a list of functions for which CARL Source distinguishes between the session time zone and the entity's time zone:

Module	Functions
Equipment	Asset Structure point Reading point, Measurement reading Event
Work	Work request Project, Work order List of operations Work order plan
Inventory	Prepared inventory, prepared inventory line Transfer request
Purchases	Purchase request, PR line PO, order line Invoice, invoice line Receipt line Supplier receipt line
Resources	Calendar availabilities Contract, contract period, work contract period
Customers	Quotation, quotation line

Customization

In an international context, you can, if necessary, filter or display each item of timestamped data in the time zone of your choice. To this end, the following customization possibilities are available:

Via advanced filters.
When creating an advanced filter, you can select the "Time zone" attribute.
The values available for this attribute are the time zones defined in Configuration of time zones.

Via customization mode.
When adding a "Date" or "Date-time" field, you can indicate, in the "Settings Style" tab, the "Time zone" in which the new field should be expressed.
You will find detailed explanations in the Properties of controls section.

Via message templates.
When creating a message template, you can use dynamic expressions tailored to the timestamped information, enabling you, in particular, to express these in the time zone of your choice.
You will find detailed explanations in the Dynamic expression section.

Via indicators.
When creating an indicator, you can use dynamic expressions tailored to the timestamped information, enabling you, in particular, to express these in the time zone of your choice.
You will find detailed explanations in the Dynamic expression section.

Reports and printing

In an international context, you can, if necessary, print reports using data calculated in the time zone of your choice.