Introducing 3 New MyGov Features

We’re excited to announce three new features that have been added to MyGov, enhancing functionality and user experience. Here’s what’s new:

1. Enhanced Import Tool

Our Locations import tool has been updated to include the ability to add coordinates when importing locations. This means that now you can include coordinates of a location in “Longitude” and “Latitude” to be a part of a location record.

 Here’s how to use it:

1. Go to Site Settings.
2. Navigate to the Imports Listing.
3. You’ll find a new option for importing locations.
4. Click on the location import option to access the import template and detailed instructions, which now includes coordinates.

With this update, you can import coordinates seamlessly, in addition to other data.

2. Improved Page Layouts

We’ve reorganized the layout for creating new pages in the Permits, Code Enforcement, and Business License modules. Here are the specifics:

• Permits: When creating a project and selecting a project template, important information such as applications, credentials, and occupancy details now appear at the top of the page, just above the project description so that you can now collect these specific fields before moving on to requirements needed from the applicant.
• Code Enforcement: When creating a case, credentials are now displayed above the case description if they are required.
• Business Licenses: Applicant credentials and NAICS codes have been moved to the top of the page for easier access.

This reordering makes it more convenient for users and applicants to enter critical information first, enhancing the workflow efficiency.

3. Conflict Warning for Inspections

To prevent scheduling conflicts, we’ve added a warning feature for blocking inspections on existing events across the Permits, Code Enforcement, and Business License modules. Here’s how it works:

1. Go to the Permits and Inspections module.
2. Open a project and navigate to the Inspections step.
3. Schedule an inspection by choosing a date and time.
4. If you attempt to create an appointment at the time of an already existing event, a notification will alert you that there is already a scheduled event.

This feature helps avoid double-booking and ensures that inspections are scheduled without conflicts.

We hope these new features enhance your experience with MyGov and make managing your data and schedules even more efficient.