Using Workshop Software on a Tablet

Technical SupportUpdated 20 Sep 20262 min read

Workshop Software runs in a web browser, so it works on an iPad or Android tablet as well as a PC. This article covers the best way to set it up on a tablet and the few things that work differently to a desktop.

Workshop Software is able to be used on any device that connects to the internet making it perfect for a paperless workshop, you can use Workshop Software through the web browser on a tablet like an iPad. 1. Login to Workshop Software through the web browser (Google Chrome is recommended) as you would on your desktop, Mac or laptop: Tablet displaying the Workshop Software login page in a web browser 2. Workshop Software will open as normal, just a smaller version due to the smaller screen: Tablet displaying the Workshop Software transaction list, laid out for the smaller screen 3. You can use all functions of Workshop Software on a tablet, including typing: Workshop Software screen showing you can use all functions of workshop software on a <a href=tablet, including typing" width="943" height="707"> 4. Rather than printing out job cards, the job can be viewed on the screen of the tablet, job card notes can be seen and parts added as they are used.  You can view in either landscape or portrait, whatever you find easiest: Workshop Software screen showing you can view in either landscape or portrait, whatever you find easiest Workshop Software open on a tablet in landscape orientation 5. At the completion of the job you can then email the invoice to your customer: Workshop Software screen showing at the completion of the job you can then email the <a href=invoice to your customer" width="962" height="721"> 6. If you want or need to print off an invoice or job card you are still able to do so, you'll just need to have your printer linked to the tablet: Tablet showing a customer invoice with the actions menu open listing the print options for the invoice and job card Invoice: Tax invoice viewed on a tablet Job Card: Repair order and job card viewed on a tablet showing the barcode

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