Manage Data Collection in the Incident Module

The following steps explain how to enable and configure the data collection functionality for incident methodologies.

Activity Steps

  1. Navigate to Administration > Module Administration > Manage Incidents.
  2. Scroll to locate the maintainer labeled Configure Incident Methodologies and click Go to Configuration.
  3. Identify the methodology where you want to enable data collection and click Edit (pencil icon).
  4. In the field labeled Allow Data Collection, select Yes.
  5. Click Edit or Save to apply the changes to the methodology.
  6. Return to the Manage Incidents section (Administration > Module Administration > Manage Incidents).
  7. Locate the maintainer labeled Configure Subcategory of Relevant Investigation Backgrounds, then click Go to Configuration.
  8. In this tab, review the list of existing subcategories or add new ones:
    • If the required subcategory already exists:
      1. Locate it in the list and click Edit (pencil icon).
      2. In the field labeled Subcategory Type, select Data Collection.
      3. Click Edit or Save to save the configuration.
    • If the subcategory does not exist:
      1. Complete the form on the right side of the screen.
      2. Ensure you select Data Collection in the Subcategory Type field.
      3. Click Add.
  9. Verify that the data collection functionality is activated for the selected incident methodology.

Once these steps are completed, the data collection functionality will be enabled, allowing for more efficient and structured incident management.