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Using Offline Mode for Inspections (Excel-Based Process)

When network connectivity is unavailable, inspection activities can continue using the provided offline Excel inspection package. This guide explains how to complete inspections, revise anomalies, and create new anomalies while working offline.

Written by John Ennis
Updated over a month ago

When to Use the Excel-Based Process

Use the Excel-based process when:

  • Network access to the Enaimco platform is unavailable

  • Offshore or field connectivity is interrupted

  • Inspection work must continue without delay

Note: All required inspection materials and supporting documents are included in the offline folder.

Step 1 — Locate the Required Asset

  1. Open the Inspection Campaign spreadsheet.

  2. Each asset type is organized into separate tabs.

  3. Locate the required asset by:

    • Manually navigating through tabs, or

    • Using Ctrl + F to search by asset name.

Tip: The offline folder contains all supporting documents required for inspection activities.

Step 2 — Complete Activity Tasks

For tasks where Type = GVI, CVI, AW, BUR, COAT, etc.:

  1. Follow the inspection instructions provided.

  2. After completing the task:

    • ✅ Mark the checkbox to indicate completion.

    • 📝 (Optional) Add notes in the Inspectors – Notes column if required.

Step 3 — Revise Active Anomalies

When a task has Type = “Anomaly Revision”, an existing anomaly must be updated.

Locate the anomaly

  1. Find the Anomaly Identification Code in the anomalyIdentificationCode column.

  2. Open the Anomaly Register spreadsheet.

  3. Use Ctrl + F to search for the anomaly code.

Update the anomaly

Once located, complete the following fields:

  • Revision Date

  • Revision Time

  • Revision Summary

If available, also include:

  • Easting (optional)

  • Northing (optional)

  • Kilometer Point (optional)

✅ The anomaly revision is now complete.

Step 4 — Create a New Anomaly

  1. Open the New Anomalies spreadsheet.

  2. The first row (highlighted in red) provides an example entry.

  3. Complete the following fields for each new anomaly:

Required fields:

  • Main Structure

  • Component

  • Title

  • Anomaly Code

  • Criticality

  • Discovery Date

  • Summary

Optional but encouraged:

  • Easting

  • Northing

  • Kilometer Point

✅ Once entered, the new anomaly has been successfully created.

Step 5 — Continue Inspection Activities

Repeat the process until all inspection items are completed:

  • Complete inspection tasks

  • Revise existing anomalies

  • Create new anomalies as required

Best Practices

  • Save Excel files frequently while working offline to prevent data loss.

  • Capture location data whenever possible to improve downstream analysis.

Need Help?

If you encounter issues while working offline, contact your Enaimco support representative once connectivity is restored.

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