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Scan text in inspections
Learn more about scanning text in inspections via the mobile app and how it helps you capture written information quickly and accurately using the Toolkit.Why scan text in inspections?
Conducting inspections often involves entering details like serial numbers or system readings, but typing them out takes time and can lead to mistakes. By scanning text with your device’s camera, you can capture information instantly and accurately, reducing manual effort and improving data quality.
What you'll need
Scan text 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 Text scanner from the pop-up options.
Focus your camera on the text you want to scan and tap Scan text.
The scanned text should appear at the top of your screen. If the text isn't quite right, tap Scan text again.
Tap Use value at the upper-right of your screen.
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