DATTLE / Field collection
Inspection
Document what was observed in a specific area during a site inspection. One entry per inspected area links the inspector, condition, measurement, and evidence.
Make it your own
On the web, sign in and choose New Dattle → Template. Web Dattles use Shared access; you can start with just yourself and invite people later. For a Private Dattle stored on your device, use the mobile app.
After signing in, search for Inspection under New Dattle → Template. You can leave the invite list empty while you get started.
Start from the template
In New Dattle, choose Template and search for Inspection, or browse Field collection. Open its preview, choose Use template, and review the name and fields before saving. The suggested name is Site Inspection.
Capture your first entry
Select the location and enter the inspector and area. Record the condition, a level or slope reading if useful, and the issues you actually observed.
Review and keep it useful
Search the area to compare visits. Review any Risk Summary against the photo and onsite findings before using it in follow-up work.
TEMPLATE FIELDS
What Inspection includes
These are the starting fields and choices in this template. You can review and adjust the setup before saving your Dattle.
| Field | Type | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Location | Select the location relevant to this observation or event. |
| Inspector | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
| Area Inspected | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
| Condition | Rating | Use the same rating meaning across records so comparisons stay useful. |
| Level / Slope | Sensor — Level / slope | Record pitch and roll with the device position or measurement method. |
| Issues Found | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
| Photo | Image | Add a photo that shows the details relevant to this record. |
Sensor capture depends on the device and permissions. On the web, use Enter manually for sensor values. Keep the reading’s unit and measurement context with the record.
Choose whether to use AI
This template includes AI enrichment for the fields below. To start without AI, open Edit Fields during setup and turn off AI enrichment for these fields before creating your Dattle. For each one, replace Output Columns with the field’s own name so your entry appears under one clear heading. You can still enter and keep your own notes.
- Photo → Risk Summary
When enabled, AI processing sends the selected field content to the selected AI provider. Subscription or credit requirements may apply. Compare generated text with your original entry and correct it before using or sharing it.
READY TO START?
Create your first few records
In Dattle, choose New Dattle → Template and search for Inspection.
You can also use this field layout in a notebook or spreadsheet.
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