Release Notes: TrainSMART Version 4.1
As enhancements and fixes are made to TrainSMART we will periodically release a new Build. We are currently releasing Build 4.1. The enhancements mentioned below will automatically appear in your version of TrainSMART. There is nothing to be done on your part unless you want to begin using the new functionality. The following changes were funded in part by I-TECH Tanzania, I-TECH Caribbean, and the HQ TrainSMART projects. This document serves as an introduction and summary of the changes that have been completed. If you have any questions please contact Robert McLaughlin or Matt Heffron.
Explanation of changes in TrainSMART version 4.1
Training Partners/Organizers interface
TrainSMART now features an interface to help manage Training Partners/Organizersin greater detail for reporting to USG funding partners. Projects that work with multiple partners on a national level may find this functionality helpful in tracking reporting by the various partners entering data into TrainSMART. The interface must be turned on for each site by an administrator. Once logged in, hover your mouse over the My Account tab and select Country Setup. Under modules there is a check box to turn on this functionality. Click the check box and press save to turn on this interface.
This functionality was developed specifically for Tanzania where TrainSMART is the national training database with multiple partners entering data into a single database. The additional Training Partner data can be exported from TrainSMART for easy upload into the USG PROMIS reporting system. We do not recommend using this functionality outside of settings with a single database used by multiple partners at a national level,
The interface is only accessible to users who are also administrators. Once the interface is turned on it can be accessed via the My Account Menu. Hover over the menu and a drop down appears. In the drop down Training Organizer will appear, clicking on this will launch a search page.
The search page will retrun any Training Organizers that have been associated with thepartner interface. Click Add New Trainng Partner and a list of the exisitng Training Organizers appear. Select one to add and it will be added into the interface.
Once Organizers are added they will appear when the searched for in the Training Partner page. The user can select specific partners or search all. Once data is returned click on a specific partner and the page will open.
The page allows the folowing data points to be collected:
- Training Sub Partner
- Mechanism Id
- Funder Name
- Funder Id
Mechanism Id was added to two Training reports. Trainings by Name and Trainings by Participant Count
Dutch Translation
TrainSMART has been translated into Dutch. To display the Dutch language navigate to the Country Setup page and you will see a check box for Dutch with the other languages
City Interface
Cities in the site can now be viewed and edited like the other geographic regions. To access the list of cities hover your mouse over the My Account tab and select Country Setup. On the left, click on Region Setup. On this page you will see the various geographic regions listed. Click on City and the user will be able to add or view cities.
Bug Fixes
The TrainSMART HQ team has hired an in-house developer, Jeff Hunter. Jeff has been working very hard to catch up on our bug list and outstanding development work. Jeff has addresses the majority of bugs that were in the tracker. If you are an I-TECH employee and find any bugs please add them to the tracker at If you are not an I-TECH employee please email Robert McLaughlin with any issues you encounter.
Please contact Robert McLaughlin () or Matt Heffron () with any questions.