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Viewing Lab Swipe Log

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The Swipe Log page allows you to view historical records of all user sign-ins and sign-outs for your makerspace, including detailed information about machine usage during each session.

Overview​

Pinpoint Search User Page The Swipe Log provides:

  • Complete history of all swipe in/out events
  • User information for each session
  • Machine usage details for each session
  • Date range filtering
  • Pagination for large datasets
  • Session duration tracking

Accessing Swipe Log​

Using the Website​

  1. Navigate to Pinpoint
  2. Sign in using UMD CAS
  3. Click 'Adminland' in the upper right corner
  4. Select your lab from the list
  5. Click the "Swipe Log" button in the admin dashboard

Using the Kiosk​

  1. Swipe your UID at the kiosk
  2. Select "Continue as Admin" when prompted
  3. Enter your PIN if required
  4. Select your lab
  5. Click the "Swipe Log" button

Using the Swipe Log​

Viewing Records​

The swipe log displays:

  • User Information: Name and UID
  • Swipe Times: When the user swiped in and out
  • Session Duration: How long the user was active
  • Status Indicators:
    • Green badge for completed sessions
    • Orange badge for active sessions
    • Yellow "Auto" badge for auto-logged out sessions
  • Machine Count: Number of machines used during the session

Filtering by Date Range​

  1. Use the "Start Date" field to set the beginning of your search range
  2. Use the "End Date" field to set the end of your search range
  3. Click "Apply" to filter the results
  4. Click "Clear" to remove filters and show all records
tip

Date filters use datetime-local format, allowing you to specify both date and time for precise searches.

Viewing Machine Details​

To see which machines were used during a session:

  1. Click on any swipe log entry to expand it
  2. View the list of machines used
  3. See the reason for each machine usage (if provided)
  4. View the directory ID associated with the session

Pagination​

When viewing large datasets:

  • Use the "Previous" and "Next" buttons to navigate between pages
  • The page indicator shows your current position (e.g., "Page 1 of 5")
  • Each page displays up to 50 records

Refreshing Data​

Click the refresh icon in the top right corner to reload the latest swipe log data.

Understanding Session Information​

Session Status​

  • Active Session: Shows "Active" duration and orange badge - user is currently swiped in
  • Completed Session: Shows duration in hours/minutes and green badge - user has swiped out
  • Auto-Logout: Yellow "Auto" badge indicates the session was automatically ended by the system

Machine Usage​

Each expanded session shows:

  • Machine names used during the session
  • Reason for machine usage (if provided)
  • Directory ID for tracking purposes
note

If no machines were used during a session, the expanded view will indicate "No machines used during this session".

Use Cases​

  • Audit Trail: Review who accessed the lab and when
  • Usage Analysis: Understand patterns of lab usage
  • Troubleshooting: Investigate specific user sessions or machine usage
  • Compliance: Track access for reporting or security purposes