This page provides an overview of a comprehensive guide to how data is collected and submitted in , submitted, and managed within CommCare. It covers details the lifecycle of form submissions , and how to users can access and manage oversee submitted data efficiently.
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Form Submissions
What is a Form?
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Mobile Submission:
Online Submission: When a device is connected to the internet, the form is submitted directly to CommCareHQ.
Offline Submission: If the device is offline, the form is stored locally and automatically synced when an internet connection is available.
Submissions Security: All submissions are encrypted during transmission to ensure data securityintegrity and confidentiality.
Manual Submission:
If automatic submission fails, mobile workers can manually retry submissions from the device by clicking on “Sync with Server“ button on their home screen.
Forms are stored on the device until they are successfully submitted.
Web Apps
Mobile workers can log into Web Apps on a computer just like they would log into a CommCare mobile application. Web Users can also use Web Apps, but data is treated differently for a web user.
External systems can submit form data programmatically using CommCare's APIs.
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via CommCare’s APIs for integration with other platforms.
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Accessing and Managing Submitted Forms
Submitted forms can be accessed retrieved and managed in several waysthrough different methods:
Reports
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Forms
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appear in
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multiple reports,
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including the Submit History Report, which tracks submission details.
Case Management
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Forms linked to cases can be
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accessed directly within individual case records for review and management.
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Rate Limiting
CommCare implements employs rate limiting to ensure fair usage and maintain system stability. If you encounter issues with form submissions due to rate limitingsubmission limits, refer to the Rate Limiting documentation for guidanceDocumentation for troubleshooting and best practices.
For additional details, consult the CommCare Data Management Documentation or contact support for further assistance.