DATTLE / Field collection
Vehicle Check
Keep the results of a vehicle check with its identifier and odometer reading. One entry per check records the reviewed areas, outcome, and supporting notes.
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.
Start from the template
In New Dattle, choose Template and search for Vehicle Check, or browse Field collection. Open its preview, choose Use template, and review the name and fields before saving. The suggested name is Vehicle Pre-Trip Checks.
Capture your first entry
Enter the vehicle code and odometer, choose the check type, and select the areas actually checked. Record the overall result using your organization’s check process.
Review and keep it useful
Search the vehicle code to review previous checks and notes. Use any issue photo to clarify the recorded finding and follow the team’s existing process for unresolved issues.
TEMPLATE FIELDS
What Vehicle Check 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Code | Sensor — Scan code | Scan a code on supported devices or enter the identifier manually. Preserve letters and leading zeros. Required in the template. |
| Odometer | Number | Enter the measured or recorded amount, keeping the unit consistent. |
| Check Type | Choice | Choices: Pre-trip; Post-trip; Weekly; Handover. |
| Overall Result | Choice | Choices: Ready; Ready with note; Do not operate. Required in the template. |
| Areas Checked | Choice | Choose one or more: Tires; Lights; Fluids; Cab; Cargo; Safety gear. |
| Issue Photo | Image | Add a photo that shows the details relevant to this record. |
| Notes | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the 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.
READY TO START?
Create your first few records
You can also use this field layout in a notebook or spreadsheet.
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