Adding Observations

Adding Observations

Observations are the individual findings or notes you record during an inspection. Each observation represents a specific issue, note, or point of interest that will be included in your final report.

Creating a New Observation

From the Inspection Screen

1. Navigate to Inspection: Open the specific inspection where you want to add an observation
2. Locate Add Button: Find the "Add Observation" button in the observations section
3. Tap to Create: Tap "Add Observation"
4. Automatic Setup: The app automatically:
   • Creates a new observation with a unique ID
   • Associates it with the current inspection
   • Opens the Observation Screen for immediate editing

The Observation Screen Interface

Once created, you'll be on the Observation Screen with these key areas:

Classification Section

• Category Dropdown: Select the primary category from your template
  • Searchable dropdown with template-defined categories
  • Required before you can select a subcategory
• Subcategory Dropdown: Select specific subcategory
  • Options filtered based on selected category
  • Only enabled after category selection

Content Areas

The screen displays read-only fields that get populated through various methods:

• Title: Summary of the observation
• Description: Detailed description of the finding
• Location: Specific location within the property
• Recommendation: Suggested actions or repairs

Content Capture Methods

Audio Recording

• Record Button: Large circular button at the bottom center
• Voice Notes: Record your spoken observations
• Automatic Transcription: Audio is transcribed to text automatically
• Multiple Recordings: Add multiple audio clips per observation

Photo Documentation

• "Take Photos" Button: Located at bottom right
• Camera Integration: Opens full camera interface
• Photo Grid: View and manage attached photos
• Photo Annotations: Add markings and notes to photos