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- Estimate distance in inspections
Estimate distance in inspections
Learn how to estimate distances via the mobile app on iOS to quickly and accurately measure distances during inspections.Why estimate distance in inspections?
Estimating distances in an inspection lets you measure the distance between objects directly within an inspection. It is essential when spacing, clearances, or site conditions need to be verified, such as checking safety clearances, validating installation spacing, or assessing layout requirements.
This helps teams capture important information without carrying extra equipment, especially in environments where physical access is limited or measurements need to be taken quickly. By enabling fast, reliable measurements, this feature reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and helps teams complete inspections more efficiently.
What you'll need
The distance estimator feature is currently only available on the SafetyCulture mobile app for iOS devices that support augmented reality (AR). This feature is only available for questions using the following response types:
Person (title page)
Document number (title page)
Number ("Number" format)
Estimate distance in an inspection
Open the mobile app.
Tap Inspections in the navigation bar or select it from
More.Progress through the inspection accordingly.
Tap
on the right-hand side of the supported question.Select Distance estimator from the pop-up options.
Tap
at the bottom of your screen to start estimating.Slowly move your device and tap
once more to finish estimating.The estimated distance should appear at the top of your screen. If the estimated value isn't quite right, repeat from step 7 to start again.
Tap Use value at the upper-right of your screen.
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