# Using the OPSCOM App in DEMO Mode

The Using the OPSCOM App in DEMO Mode feature allows users to explore and test the legacy OPSCOM Parking Enforcement application without needing to officially register a handheld device. Its primary purpose is to provide a safe, pre-populated sandbox environment for training and familiarizing staff with the software's core functions. This article is intended for OPSCOM administrators and field enforcement personnel.

## Setup and Configuration No formal registration or backend configuration is required to access the demonstration environment. **Admin Side:** Administrators do not need to configure specific user permissions or device profiles within the core OPSCOM portal for devices operating strictly in demo mode. **User Side (Enforcement Staff):** Enforcement officers simply need to ensure the legacy Android application is successfully installed on their handheld device. ## Using this Feature Enforcement personnel can bypass the standard device registration screen to access a fully functional, pre-populated version of the application for testing purposes. ### Accessing Demo Mode 1. Boot up the application after the initial installation on your Android device. 2. Tap **DEMO MODE** on the initial *Device Not Recognized* pop-up screen. 3. Review the sign-in screen. The demonstration username and password credentials will automatically populate. 4. Tap **LOGIN** to access the main index screen and begin testing. ### Available Actions and Testing Scope Once logged into DEMO mode, users can practice various core enforcement actions without affecting live database records. Recommended testing actions include: - **Searching Vehicles:** Querying by plate or VIN. - **Searching Permits:** Verifying active and unpaid permits. - **Searching People:** Looking up user profiles and associated vehicles. - **Virtual Chalking:** Practicing the digital tire chalking workflow. - **Issuing Violations:** Generating both person and plate-based citations. ### Key Information Displayed: Test Data Profiles The demonstration environment is pre-loaded with sample data. Use the following profiles to test different search queries, permit statuses, and violation scenarios:
**Username** **First Name** **Last Name** **User Type** **Plate** **VIN Number** **Violations** **Permits**
spencer Spencer Carr Full Time Staff SPENCE
jparsons Julie Parsons Complimentary JULPAR ASDA347 1q21242143124213 COM100 - Unpaid
jrockwood James Rockwood F/T Student JROCK 5SXHANDC38RZ55506 R102 - Red Student Lot W
sjamieson Steph Jamieson P/T Student SJAM SJAM2 2T1BU4EE5DC972469 1N4AL3AP5DN517821 TT-10001 100 - Red Student W 102 Red Student W
johndoe John Doe F/T Staff ABC316 1FMCU0EG1CKB65454 501 - Unpaid
skjones Jones Sarah Daily Reserved AKRJ259
vcosta Voula Costa Daily Reserved VCOST 2GCEC19V531113601 L103 - Unpaid
bcameron Brady Cameron Complimentary BCAM COM100 - Unpaid
sbyers Sheldon Byers Daily Reserved SHELBY 1G8ZN12871Z117051 L100 - Unpaid
pbirch Patricia Birch F/T Staff BIRCH No Plate 1N6AD0ER5FN709323 1GKS1AKC7FR518845 TT-10003 None
mashbury Micheal Ashbury P/T Staff MASH ASDA437 BDHE385 JNAMA43H9XGE50339 15-170420 TT-10010 Monthly 0005 - Red Staff Lot West 0002 - Red Staff Lot West 50 -After 4PM 500 - Green Staff Lot East - UNPAID
--- ## Best Practices and Considerations - **Use demo mode for training:** **Organizations should establish a business rule requiring all new field officers to complete training exercises in DEMO MODE before issuing live tickets.** This ensures staff are comfortable with the interface and prevents accidental test violations from entering the live production database.