Creating a New Inspection

Creating a New Inspection

Creating an inspection is the first step in documenting your findings. The process is streamlined to get you started quickly.

Quick Creation Process

Step 1: Navigate to Home Screen

• Ensure you are on the main Home screen where your inspection list is displayed
• You'll see the "Recent Inspections" section with any existing inspections

Step 2: Create Inspection

1. Locate the "Create Inspection" button within the Recent Inspections section
2. Tap the "Create Inspection" button
3. The app automatically:
   • Creates a new inspection with a timestamp-based name (e.g., "Inspection 1/22/2025, 10:30:15 AM")
   • Adds it to your inspection list
   • Immediately navigates you to the Inspection Details screen

Step 3: Automatic Setup

The new inspection is created with:

• Unique ID: System-generated identifier
• Default Name: Timestamp-based naming
• Creation Date: Current date and time
• Status: Set to active
• User Association: Linked to your account
• Template: Uses your currently selected active template

Post-Creation Actions

Once your inspection is created, you'll be on the Inspection Details screen where you can:

Customize Inspection Details

• Edit Name: Tap the inspection title to rename it (e.g., "123 Main Street Inspection")
• Add Details: Tap the "Details" button to add:
  • Client contact information
  • Property address
  • Inspection date
  • Cover page summary

Start Adding Content

• Add Observations: Tap "Add Observation" to begin documenting findings
• Set Cover Photo: Use the photo grid to add a cover image for the inspection
• Begin Recording: Start capturing observations immediately