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Custom Attachment Names

Create and save custom attachment names

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Written by Tyler Collins
Updated over 4 months ago

Sometimes standard attachment types don't cover all the equipment you encounter in the field. This guide explains how to create custom attachment names and save them for future use.

Why Use Custom Attachments?

Custom attachment names help you:

  • Document specialized or proprietary equipment

  • Use company-specific naming conventions

  • Create detailed inventory records

  • Maintain consistency across field crews

Steps to Create a Custom Attachment

Step 1: Select an Attachment

Tap on any attachment on the pole to select it. The attachment will be highlighted, indicating it's ready for customization.

Tip: You can create custom names for new attachments or rename existing ones.

Step 2: Access Custom Attachment Options

With the attachment selected:

  1. Look for the Create Custom Attachment button in your toolbar or menu

  2. Tap the button to open the custom naming interface

Step 3: Enter Your Custom Name

In the custom attachment dialog:

  1. Type your desired attachment name in the text field

  2. Be specific and descriptive (e.g., "Verizon 5G Small Cell" instead of just "Antenna")

  3. Consider using consistent naming patterns for similar equipment

Step 4: Save for Future Use (Optional)

To reuse this custom name on future attachments:

  1. Check the Save for future use option

  2. This adds your custom name to your attachment type library

  3. Saved names will appear in your attachment selection list going forward

⚠️ Important: Custom attachment names are saved only to your current device. Team members will NOT see your saved custom types on their phones.

Step 5: Apply the Custom Name

  1. Tap Save or Apply to confirm

  2. The attachment now displays your custom name

  3. If saved, the name is available for future attachments on this device only

Using Saved Custom Attachments

Once you've saved custom attachment types:

  1. Adding New Attachments:

    • When placing a new attachment, your custom types appear in the selection list

    • Simply choose your saved custom type instead of typing it again

  2. Quick Selection:

    • Custom types may appear at the top of your list or in a dedicated section

    • Recently used custom types might be prioritized for faster access

Device-Specific Storage

What This Means:

  • Custom attachment types are stored locally on your phone

  • Each team member must create their own saved types

  • Switching devices means recreating your custom library

  • The actual attachment names in your project data are visible to everyone

Best Practice for Teams:

  • Share a list of standard custom names with your team

  • Have each person create the same saved types on their device

  • Document naming conventions in a shared location

  • Maintain consistency even though libraries aren't synced

Need Organization-Wide Custom Types?

If your team frequently uses the same custom attachment types, consider requesting a permanent addition to your job configurations:

📋 Contact your account administrator to request adding custom attachment types to your organization's standard job configuration

✅ Benefits of configuration-level custom types:

  • Available to all team members automatically

  • No need to recreate on each device

  • Ensures consistency across all projects

  • Survives app updates and device changes

Your admin can work with support to add these as permanent selection options for your entire organization.

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